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Rex John WhistlerShell oil advertising study in crayon & pencil on paper by British Rex Whistler
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A unique and early Shell advertising study from The Shell Archive by early 20th century British illustrator Rex John Whistler.
The details of the work are as follows:
Rex John Whistler (British, 1905 – 1944)
Shell oil advertising study
inscribed ‘Shell / that’s my increase – that was!’
pencil and crayon
7 x 8.1/2 in. (17.8 x 21.5 cm.)
Provenance: Abbott & Holder, London
The Shell Archive
Rex John Whistler was a painter, illustrator, theatrical designer and muralist, a master of pastiche and trompe-l'oeil. Whistler's elegant baroque designs and witty murals enlivened many interiors including the Tate Gallery Refreshment Room (1926-7) and Plas Newydd, Isle of Anglesey (1936-8). He was killed while on active service during the Second World War.
- Creator:Rex John Whistler (1905 - 1944, British)
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:Original folds and ‘Tippex’ marks evident. Paper hasn’t oxidised too much, in a cream frame, behind glass in a black wood frame with minor dents and abrasions.
- Gallery Location:Petworth, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU540312666872
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