A E Morris

A E Morris, HMHS Asturias Watercolour 20th Century Maritime Painting Ocean Liner

c. 1920s

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Vivan Bewick Anti-tank gun in action Gouache 24 x 32 cm Signed and dated to lower right. This striking gouache depicts, according to the artist, 'an anti-tank gun, with Australi...

This artwork " Oxford Cityscape #2" 1972 is a watercolor by noted architectural British artist, Ken Messer 1931-2017. It is signed and dated at the lower left corner by the artist. The artwork size is 10.5 x 13.65 inches, framed size is 15.85 x 19 inches. It is custom framed in his original wooden gold and green frame. Artwork and frame are in very good condition. About the artist. After attending City of Oxford High School for Boys, where he excelled at rugby and cricket, he started work as an accountant in the city. He then moved on to become a steward for the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC). In the 1960’s Mr Messer was involved in a car accident which would end his sporting career and change his working life. When he left his job with BOAC he became a graphic designer at Pergamon Press, owned by Robert Maxwell, which allowed him time to pursue his real passion which was painting watercolours. He rose through the ranks at Pergamon to become studio manager and when he could progress no further he decided to become a full time artist, a role from which he never retired. He quickly became well-known for his paintings of Oxford...

A fine, large watercolour by British listed artist Thomas Ellison who exhibited at The Royal Academy and the British Art institutions. It is a busy scene depicting the market at Veni...