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John Crellin (1951-2009) on motorbike

Date made: late 20th century

Artist: unknown artist

Description: John Crellin on a motorcycle during Tourist Trophy races. The motorcycle has the symbol of a baker, the logo of J.J.Crellin (bakers) of Douglas, the rider's grandfather and main sponsor.

John Crellin of Douglas was a civil engineer with the Department of Transport's design services division. He was a regular competitor in the Tourist Trophy and Manx Grand Prix races, and in his spare time was also a mountaineer, conquering six of the world's highest peaks. He was killed riding in the 2009 Senior TT race.

Measurements: overall: 56 cm x 66 cm; unframed artwork: 48 cm x 58 cm

Materials: acrylic on canvas

Object name: painting

Collection: Art Collection

ID number: 2010-0002

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