If you know me or have visited my website before, Michael will need little introduction. But I have created this page to shine a light on my late husband - an extraordinarily talented artist who left us too soon, aged just 35.

Born in 1948 at Great Brockhampton Farm in Snowshill, deep in the heart of the Cotswolds, Michael’s passion for painting was evident at an early age. We met when I was sixteen, and our journey together eventually took us to Rome, where we lived a blissfully hedonistic life - travelling, painting, and immersing ourselves in art. We never imagined that illness would bring us back to the Cotswolds for treatment, or that we would never return to our life in Italy.

Despite his short but prolific career, Michael’s paintings found homes in collections around the world. Yet without today’s technology and media reach, his talent remained largely undiscovered by a wider audience.

Now, I am determined to bring lasting recognition to his work. An Artist’s Life - a beautifully crafted book featuring a collection of his paintings and sketches, interwoven with my personal reflections - offers an intimate glimpse into both the artist and the man whose love of nature and beauty shaped everything he created.

The book launch coincides with a retrospective exhibition of Michael’s work at Broadway Museum and Art Gallery in June - the first time his art has been displayed as a collection in forty years. Early collectors and new admirers alike are already expressing excitement about this long-overdue tribute. As I gathered pieces from private collections, I was deeply moved by the admiration and affection still held for his work. His ability to capture atmosphere, light, and movement remains as compelling today as ever.

For the first time, I am also releasing a series of limited-edition prints of Michael’s paintings - available both at the exhibition and here on my website (see full images below). With the book & prints launch, a special auction and retrospective exhibition, we are not only honouring his past but ensuring his legacy reaches a new and wider audience.

 
An Artist’s Life ~ A Tribute to Michael Henry Harrison (1948-1983) written by his wife, Pink Harrison An Artist’s Life ~ A Tribute to Michael Henry Harrison (1948-1983) written by his wife, Pink Harrison An Artist’s Life ~ A Tribute to Michael Henry Harrison (1948-1983) written by his wife, Pink Harrison
An Artist’s Life ~ A Tribute to Michael Henry Harrison (1948-1983) written by his wife, Pink Harrison
from £35.00
 

Without Michael’s influence, I may never have become a painter myself. And still, I learn from him - his self-portrait watches over me in my studio, alongside the portrait he painted of me.

Explore Michael’s Legacy

‘An Artist’s Life’, a carefully curated collection of Michael’s paintings, sketches and insights, bringing to life the journey of a brilliant yet largely undiscovered artist.

Though his life was tragically short, his artistic contributions were profound, and his work was recognised by esteemed institutions such as the Royal Watercolour Society, the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours and he Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. This event will be a rare opportunity to experience Michael’s extraordinary body of work, much of which has remained in private collections.

THE BOOK ‘An Artist’s Life’ & 15 LIMITED-EDITION PRINTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER. BIDS MAY ALSO BE PLACED ON THE SPECIAL AUCTION.

RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION: 6th June - 15th June 2025 (Excluding Sundays) at Broadway Museum and Art Gallery, Tudor House, 64-65 High Street, Broadway, WR12 7DP www.broadwaymuseum.org.uk   

Please help me share Michael’s story pink@pinkharrison.co.uk

LIMITED EDITION PRINTS

For dimensions and more detailed information please click on each image.

Our Hats by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction) Our Hats by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction)
Our Hats by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction)
£325.00
Santa Maria della Salute, Venice by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction) Santa Maria della Salute, Venice by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction)
Santa Maria della Salute, Venice by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction)
£350.00
Poppies on a Newspaper by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction) Poppies on a Newspaper by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction)
Poppies on a Newspaper by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction)
£350.00
Reflections, Venice Lido by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction) Reflections, Venice Lido by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction)
Reflections, Venice Lido by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction)
£325.00
Campo dei Fiori market, Rome by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints Campo dei Fiori market, Rome by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
Campo dei Fiori market, Rome by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
£375.00
Portrait of Pink by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints Portrait of Pink by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
Portrait of Pink by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
£325.00
Piazza San Marco, Venice by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints Piazza San Marco, Venice by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
Piazza San Marco, Venice by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
£325.00
Monique, Jigsaw and Pépé by Michael Henry Harrison ~50 Limited Edition Prints Monique, Jigsaw and Pépé by Michael Henry Harrison ~50 Limited Edition Prints
Monique, Jigsaw and Pépé by Michael Henry Harrison ~50 Limited Edition Prints
£350.00
Hunt Meet, Lygon Arms, Broadway by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction) Hunt Meet, Lygon Arms, Broadway by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction)
Hunt Meet, Lygon Arms, Broadway by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction)
£350.00
Pheasants and Partridges Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction) Pheasants and Partridges Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction)
Pheasants and Partridges Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints (1/50 available at auction)
£350.00
Artist’s Studio, Rome by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints Artist’s Studio, Rome by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
Artist’s Studio, Rome by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
£375.00
North Cotswold Hunt, Broadway by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints North Cotswold Hunt, Broadway by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
North Cotswold Hunt, Broadway by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
£325.00
Fox in Snow by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints Fox in Snow by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
Fox in Snow by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
£325.00
Venetian Sunset by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints Venetian Sunset by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
Venetian Sunset by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
£350.00
Cornflowers in a Mug by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints Cornflowers in a Mug by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
Cornflowers in a Mug by Michael Henry Harrison ~ 50 Limited Edition Prints
£295.00

AUCTION

The first & last hardback books ‘An Artist’s Life numbered 1/150 and 150/150, as well as number 1/50 of the first *6 auction prints shown above will be auctioned at a private event on 5th June 2025. The 1/50 prints being auctioned will be fully framed and ready to hang. The successful bidder will need to collect the framed print in person from Broadway, alternatively it can be shipped unframed. *Auction prints 1/50 are: Our Hats. Santa Maria della Salute, Venice. Hunt Meet, Lygon Arms, Broadway. Poppies on Newspaper. Pheasants & Partridges. Reflections, Venice Lido.

Commission bids are being taken now, please email the auctioneer Ben Harrison benharrison3769@gmail.com to place a confidential commission bid. Ben will bid on your behalf up to the bid you provide and will confirm the following day if your bid is successful. (See below for more details) Commission bids must be received by 6pm on Wednesday 4th June.

Your bid is accepted and will be used at the event once you have confirmation it has been received. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt of your bid within 24 hours, please contact the auctioneer to check it has been received.

How commission bids work:
Commission bids (also known as absentee bids or written bids) are instructions you give to an auctioneer to bid on your behalf when you can’t attend the auction in person or live online.

1. You set a maximum bid: Before the auction, you submit a commission bid stating the highest amount you’re willing to pay for an item.

2. Auctioneer bids for you: During the auction, the auctioneer will bid incrementally on your behalf, just enough to keep you in the lead, up to your maximum.

3. Winning the lot: If no one bids higher than your maximum, you win the item—possibly for less than your maximum if there wasn’t strong competition.

4. If you’re outbid: If someone bids more than your commission bid, you simply don’t win the item.

RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION

Michael’s retrospective exhibition will be held at Broadway Museum and Art Gallery, near to where Michael was born, from 6th June to 14th June 2025 (Excluding Sundays). Broadway Museum and Art Gallery,Tudor House, 64-65 High Street, Broadway, WR12 7DP www.broadwaymuseum.org.uk