Peter C. Turner: Priming Tobacco Print | 428/1000 | Near Mint Never Framed
Peter C. Turner: Priming Tobacco Print | 428/1000 | Near Mint Never Framed
Artwork Overview
Priming Tobacco is a quintessential example of Peter C. Turner’s dedication to preserving the agricultural heritage of the American South. Published in 1999 by Holley & Associates, this limited edition lithograph captures the labor-intensive "priming" process—the hand-harvesting of tobacco leaves as they ripen from the ground up.
Turner is celebrated for his "Rural Heritage" series, where he utilizes a masterful "dry-brush" technique to render textures with extreme precision. In this work, the dusty haze of the field and the weathered details of the harvest are brought to life through a warm, nostalgic palette. This specific print, number 428 of 1000, is "New Old Stock," having been stored flat since its original publication, ensuring the pigments remain vibrant and the paper structurally sound.
Technical Details
Artist: Peter C. Turner
Title: Priming Tobacco
Year Published: 1999
Publisher: Holley & Associates
Medium: Limited Edition Offset Lithograph
Edition Size: 1000
Edition Number: 428/1000 (Hand-signed and numbered by the artist)
Image Size: 14"h x 22"w
Paper Size: 18"h x 25"w
Condition: Near Mint; New Old Stock (Never Framed). Note: Contains a minor <1 cm square area of light discoloration/soiling in the bottom right white border, well outside the image area. This will be completely concealed by standard matting/framing. I did notice some slight edge wear on bottom right, very minor.
Documentation: Publisher’s Certificate of Authenticity (COA) included
Provenance and Authentication
We provide a 100% Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity for this work. This print was acquired from a retired North Carolina frame shop in February/March 2026 is new and has never been framed.
Artist Bio: Peter C. Turner
Peter C. Turner is a distinguished North Carolina realist whose career has focused on the vanishing landscapes of the rural Southeast. His art serves as a visual archive of American history, capturing the spirit of the family farm, vintage machinery, and historic architecture.
Known for his incredible technical accuracy and atmospheric lighting, Turner has become a staple in Southern fine art galleries. His collaborations with publishers like Holley & Associates produced some of his most iconic imagery, which remains highly sought after by collectors of Americana and regional heritage art. His work is characterized by a deep respect for the people and traditions that built the agrarian South.
Inquiry & Shipping
Shipping: Ships rolled in a heavy duty shipping tube.
Inquiries: Please contact SecondMoonshot for high-resolution images of the art, edition numbering, and documentation.
Framing: Framing available upon request.
