PSYCHIC ARTISTS DEATH.
VERDICT OF SUICIDE, HIS EMPLOYER’S EVIDENCE, \ United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel.—Copyright;'' (Received April 16, 10.30 a.m.) J LONDON, April 15. » In giving a verdict of suicide, thei coroner said it was clear that Atkinson was not quite sane.. An artist, employing Atkinson gave evidence that his drawing was automatic. When he tried to draw by conscious effort he made a hopeless mess. He had lately been turning out weird landscapes, suggesting prehistoric country. Deceased was depressed by his failure to sell the drawings.
The body of an artist, W. H. Atkinson, who formerly resided in New Zealand, was found in a lodging house in York, Marvlebone. Death had been caused by gas poisoning. It was claimed that Atkinson, under psychic influence, automatically drew pictures of ancient articles, such as Roman galleys and warships. He had no natural bent for drawing, and was unable to produce anything when not under the influence.
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Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17997, 16 April 1930, Page 5
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