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William Dring Art

British, 1904-1990

William Dring, but was known colloquially as John. He was the brother of the artist James Dring, he married the painter Grace Elizabeth Rothwell and their daughter Melissa was also an artist. Dring studied under Henry Tonks at the Slade School of Fine Art, 1922–25 and emerged as a fine draughtsman, a sympathetic portrait painter (fond of using his family as subjects) and a deft watercolorist. Dring won several prizes and scholarships at the Slade. He then taught until 1940 at Southampton School of Art and became an official war artist. The Imperial War Museum owns 64 of his portraits in pastel (mainly of naval personnel who received battle awards) and five of his elaborately constructed oil paintings. He was elected an associate of the Royal Academy in 1944 when he showed a strong portrait of his daughter Melissa and after the war he became a noted exhibitor at the Royal Academy, being elected RA in 1955. Dring produced a string of boardroom and official portraits, including the presentation of the Freedom of the City of London to the then HRH Princess Elizabeth in 1947. In 1981, Dring was commissioned to record the five most influential benchers of Lincoln’s Inn, Mrs. Thatcher, Lord Denning, Mr. Megarry, Lord Hailsham and Lord Widgery. Dring exhibited at the Royal Academy London between 1945–70, exhibiting over 150 paintings.

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Portrait of a Woman - British Art Deco 1930's painting young lady red lipstick
Portrait of a Woman - British Art Deco 1930's painting young lady red lipstick

Portrait of a Woman - British Art Deco 1930's painting young lady red lipstick

By William Dring

Located in Hagley, England

A fine detailed watercolour on paper by Royal Academician William Dring who was a noted portrait artist of the 20th century. This portrait depicts a young woman in profile - and was painted circa 1937. A very evocative Art Deco portrait. In excellent condition and framed in gallery frame. A fine example of mid 20th century British portraiture...

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20th Century Art Deco William Dring Art

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Watercolor

Summer Frolic - British Post Impressionist 30's art nude oil painting Slade Sch
Summer Frolic - British Post Impressionist 30's art nude oil painting Slade Sch

Summer Frolic - British Post Impressionist 30's art nude oil painting Slade Sch

By William Dring

Located in Hagley, England

This charming Post-Impressionist Art Deco oil painting is by noted British prolific Royal Academy exhibitor and Royal Academician William Dring. It is possible that our painting was exhibited in 1954, No. 207 and entitled Summer rather than Summer Frolic. The painting is a garden scene of 4 girls enjoying the sun and one is dancing in the nude. Signed and dated William Dring 1931 lower right. Provenance. Bonhams, Modern Pictures and Illustrations, 11 November 2008, Lot 99. Condition. Oil on canvas, image size 24 inches by 20 inches and in good condition. Frame. Housed in a complementary frame, 30 inches by 26 inches framed and in good condition. William Dring RA (1904-1990) - a painter, draughtsman and teacher, he was born Dennis William Dring, but was known colloquially as John. He was the brother of the artist James Dring, he married the painter Grace Elizabeth Rothwell...

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1930s Post-Impressionist William Dring Art

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Oil

WW11 Pilots
WW11 Pilots

WW11 Pilots

By William Dring

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

Denis William Dring R.A. 1904 - 1990, was an English artist who served in the second World War as an official War Artist recording portraits of serving soldiers. There are 3 portrait...

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1940s William Dring Art

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Nude Study, Graphite on Paper, 20th Century British Artwork

Nude Study, Graphite on Paper, 20th Century British Artwork

By William Dring

Located in London, GB

Graphite on paper Image size: 22 x 26 inches (56 x 66 cm) Mounted and framed William Dring Dring was born with the forenames Dennis William, but was known colloquially as John. He was the brother of the artist James Dring. He married the painter Grace Elizabeth Rothwell...

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20th Century William Dring Art

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Paper, Graphite

Two Profiles of the Artist's Wife
Two Profiles of the Artist's Wife

Two Profiles of the Artist's Wife

By William Dring

Located in London, GB

Pencil on paper Image size: 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches Mounted with a contemporary style frame Dring was born with the forenames Dennis William but was known colloquially as John. He was ...

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20th Century William Dring Art

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Paper, Pencil

Portrait of a Man Gazing Right

Portrait of a Man Gazing Right

By William Dring

Located in London, GB

William Dring 1904-1990 Ink on paper, signed middle right Image size: 15 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches (38.9 x 28.5cm) The artwork portrays a man in profile, meticulously rendered in ink on paper. Dring pays close attention to the contours of the skin and hair. The intricate facial details prompt viewers to contemplate themes of identity and expression, while the minimalistic background underscores the figure’s separation from its surroundings. William Dring Dring was born with the forenames Dennis William, but was known colloquially as John. He was the brother of the artist James Dring. He married the painter Grace Elizabeth Rothwell...

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20th Century William Dring Art

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Paper, Ink

Portrait of a Boy, Pastel Drawing, 20th Century English

Portrait of a Boy, Pastel Drawing, 20th Century English

By William Dring

Located in London, GB

Pastel and graphite on paper Image size: 11 x 8 1/2 inches (28 x 21.5 cm) Mounted William Dring Dring was born with the forenames Dennis William, but was known colloquially as John. He was the brother of the artist James Dring. He married the painter Grace Elizabeth Rothwell...

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Mid-20th Century William Dring Art

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Paper, Pastel, Graphite

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

By William Dring

Located in London, GB

William Dring 1904-1990 Ink on paper Image size: 15 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches (38.9 x 28.5cm) The artwork portrays a man in profile, meticulously rendered in ink on paper. Dring pays close attention to the contours of the skin and hair. The intricate facial details prompt viewers to contemplate themes of identity and expression, while the minimalistic background underscores the figure’s separation from its surroundings. William Dring Dring was born with the forenames Dennis William, but was known colloquially as John. He was the brother of the artist James Dring. He married the painter Grace Elizabeth...

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20th Century William Dring Art

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Paper, Ink

The Boat Yard, 20th Century English Watercolour and Graphite Artwork
The Boat Yard, 20th Century English Watercolour and Graphite Artwork

The Boat Yard, 20th Century English Watercolour and Graphite Artwork

By William Dring

Located in London, GB

Watercolour and graphite on paper Image size: 15 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches (38.75 x 28.5 cm) This wonderful 20th century watercolour painting depicts a small boat yard that is filled with fishing and pleasure vessels. It is possible that this work was created by Dring just after World War Two, when he travelled extensively around Britain and spent some time painting subjects in Portsmouth and the surrounding area. William Dring Dring was born with the forenames Dennis William, but was known colloquially as John. He was the brother of the artist James Dring. He married the painter Grace Elizabeth...

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20th Century William Dring Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

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