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Walter Robin Jennings
Swans on a River - Large English Atmospheric Winter Landscape Oil Painting

1973

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Fine large English oil on canvas by Walter Robin Jennings depicting swans on a river in an atmospheric winter landscape. Inscribed "Rindleford, worcs" on the reverse. The artist is very popular and was a favourite of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, who used his artwork on her Christmas cards. Excellent quality work, signed and dated 1973 lower right. Artist: Walter Robin Jennings (English, 1927-2005) Title: Swans on a River Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 24 x 28 inches (61 x 71 cm) including the frame Walter Robin Jennings was born in Old Hill, Staffordshire. He worked in oil and watercolour and was a self-employed painter from 1960. Jennings was noted as a painter of the English countryside. He showed with RCamA, NEAC, ROI, RBSA, The Game Fair and elsewhere in mixed exhibitions. He had a series of solo exhibitions in London and the provinces, also exhibiting in America and on the continent. Royle, Medici, Solomon and Whitehead and other publishers reproduced his work. Valentine’s of Dundee published a painting chosen by HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother as her personal Christmas card. Jennings also helped restore early stained glass windows, including some in the House of Commons; made a video on oil painting for Optical Image Ltd; and painted a mural for Fortox of Kidderminster depicting 300 years of family history. He lived near Kidderminster, Worcestershire.
  • Creator:
    Walter Robin Jennings (1927 - 2005)
  • Creation Year:
    1973
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Sevenoaks, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1955215191302

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