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George Leech
Pembrokeshire Coast, Mid 20th Century Oil (Artwork for British Railways Poster)

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George Leech 1894-1966 Pembrokeshire Coast Oil on canvas , signed Image Size: 39 x 49 inches This is an original artwork for the British Railways Western Region poster. The artist's Manresa Road Chelsea studio label verso, inscribed "Painted for British Railways NFS". George William Rupert Joseph Leech was born in 1894 in Islington the son of a dealer in china and glass. Leech was a painter and printmaker in London and served in France during World War I. After initial study at Lambeth and Putney Schools of Art, won a three-year London County Council scholarship which enabled him to study at South Kensington. Worked for some years as a magazine art editor. He was a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy, Royal Institute of painters in water-colours, Fine Art Society and the Royal West of England Academy. The Wandsworth Museum has his works. This is an original artwork for the British Railways Western Region poster.
  • Creator:
    George Leech (British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 49 in (124.46 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    39 x 49Price: $11,519
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5244942051
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