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Frank G. Howes
Can Can Dancers - British Art Deco drawing Burlesque women dancers VG provenance

circa 1956

About the Item

A large, detailed Art Deco pencil charcoal impressionist depiction of Can Can dancers which was executed circa 1956 by Frank G Howes. Excellent provenance. Signed lower right. Provenance. Ex Christie’s. Sussex Auction. Collection of art dealer Campbell Wilson. Condition. Pencil/charcoal on paper, image size, 29 inches by 24 inches approx unframed. Gallery condition. Housed behind glass in a gallery frame, 31 inches by 24 inches framed and in good condition. Frank G Howes (1916-1989) studied at Gloucester School of Art and the Royal College of Art. ARCA painting and etching and engraving. He worked in the wartime RAF medical services. Howes later taught drawing and printmaking at Guildford and Farnham Schools of Art. He was a frequent RA Summer show exhibitor. Howes had solo and shared shows including the Folio Society and works in many private collections.
  • Creator:
    Frank G. Howes (1916 - 1989, British)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1956
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU853113194912
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