About the artist
Alfred Percy Tompkin, also known as A.P. Thompkin and Alfed P. Thompkin, was a highly regarded artist. His exhibitions at the Royal Academy in approximately 1926 and later at the Society of Marine Artists showcased his main body of work, created during the period of 1936-1950. With a preference for marine themes, he employed the medium of Oil on board, employing a loose post-impressionist style and utilizing muted colours. Additionally, he managed A.P. Tompkin Studios Ltd, a company involved in advertising design, commercial art, printing, and engraving.