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The Work of Rex Whistler (Book)

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Rex Whistler had an amazing career which was cut short when at the age of just 39, he was killed in action during the second world war. During his short twenty year career he encompassed all areas of art and design - from sets for theatre and ballet, book illustrations his most famous being Gulliver's Travels, mural painting in large country houses and portrait painting. He designed the Cafe for the Tate Gallery, did posters for Shell Petroleum, he created designs for Wedgwood china and the wall murals he did for Lady Edwina Mountbatten were later installed by her son in law David Hicks in his own residences. This book published in 1960 is a complete catalogue of his works and there are 161 illustrations showing the best of his work.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU89963097522
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