Peter C. Turner: Priming Tobacco Print | 429/1000 | Near Mint Never Framed
Peter C. Turner: Priming Tobacco Print | 429/1000 | Near Mint Never Framed
Technical Details
Artist: Peter C. Turner
Title: Priming Tobacco
Edition: Limited Edition of 1000
Edition Number: 429/1000
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Publisher: Holley & Associates
Year Published: 1999
Image Size: 14"h x 18"w
Paper Size: 18"h x 25"w
Condition: Near Mint: Features minor edge wear on the bottom margin and a small crease/blunting on the bottom right corner. The main image area is in pristine condition with vibrant colors and sharp detail.
Artwork Description
"Priming Tobacco" is a quintessential example of Peter C. Turner's dedication to preserving the agricultural heritage of the American South. Published in 1999, 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" style 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 is "New Old Stock," having been stored flat since its original publication, ensuring the pigments remain lightfast and the paper structurally sound.
Artist Biography
Peter C. Turner is a renowned American realist painter whose work serves as a visual archive of disappearing rural life. Based in North Carolina, Turner’s art is deeply rooted in the landscapes and traditions of the Southeast. He is best known for his ability to transform mundane agrarian tasks into dramatic, atmospheric narratives. His works are characterized by a deep respect for the people and traditions that built the agrarian South, often focusing on the interplay of shadow and light within the tobacco fields and farmsteads. Turner’s prints are held in numerous private and corporate collections throughout the United States.
Provenance and Authenticity
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.
Inquiry & Shipping
Shipping: Ships flat and well protected.
Inquiries: Please contact SecondMoonshot for high-resolution images of the art, edition numbering, and documentation.
Framing: Available upon request.
