Peter C. Turner: Priming Tobacco Print | 430/1000 | Near Mint Never Framed
Peter C. Turner: Priming Tobacco Print | 430/1000 | Near Mint Never Framed
Technical Details
Artist: Peter C. Turner
Title: Priming Tobacco
Edition: Limited Edition of 1000
Edition Number: 430/1000
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 along the bottom white margin. The image itself is pristine, with no fading, stains, or damage, and is ready for archival framing.
Artwork Description
"Priming Tobacco" is a definitive work by Peter C. Turner, capturing the grit and grace of the American South’s agricultural history. This 1999 lithograph illustrates the "priming" stage of the harvest—the meticulous hand-picking of tobacco leaves as they ripen.
Turner is celebrated for his "Rural Heritage" series, which utilizes a masterful "dry-brush" realism to evoke texture and atmosphere. The composition emphasizes the expansive, golden-hued fields and the quiet dignity of manual labor. As "New Old Stock," this print has been preserved away from UV light and environmental pollutants, maintaining its original color saturation and paper integrity.
Artist Biography
Peter C. Turner is a distinguished American realist painter whose career has focused on the preservation of Southern rural life through art. A native of North Carolina, Turner’s work acts as a visual history of agrarian traditions that are rapidly disappearing. His signature style—meticulous detail paired with a nostalgic, atmospheric use of light—has made him a favorite among collectors of Americana and regional realism. Turner’s prints are frequently featured in Southern galleries and held in private collections that value the intersection of fine art and cultural heritage.
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.
