John LaGatta

Untitled: Head of a Gentleman

Early to Mid 20th Century

John LaGatta (American 1894-1977), "Untitled: Seated Lady", Signed Figurative Pencil Drawing on Paper, 17.38 x 11.38, Early to Mid 20th Century Colors: Bl...

Seymour Rosenthal (American 1921-2007) "Untitled: Rabbi Scholar", Figurative Pen/Watercolor on Paper signed in bottom right hand corner, 10.50 x 8 (24 x 20.50 In Frame), Late 20th Ce...

John Thomas Young Gilroy (English, 1898-1985), "Untitled: Sideview of a Gentleman", Charcoal/Pencil on Paper signed and matted to original card stock, 20.75 x 12.75 (22 x 14), Early 20th Century, 1920 Colors: White, Black John Thomas Young Gilroy (30 May 1898 – 11 April 1985) was an English artist and illustrator, best known for his advertising posters for Guinness, the Irish stout. He signed many of his works, simply, "Gilroy". Born in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, England, Gilroy attended Durham University until his studies were interrupted by World War I, during which he served with the Royal Field Artillery. He resumed studying at the Royal College of Art in London, where he remained as a teacher. He taught at Camberwell College of Arts.[1] In 1925, he gained employment at S.H. Benson's advertising agency, where he created the iconic advertisement art for Guinness featuring the Zoo Keeper and animals enjoying Guinness.[2] He worked with Dorothy L. Sayers.[3] He was also an accomplished portrait painter, numbering Royalty, Politicians, Actors and many others amongst his sitters. He worked in his large studio at 10 Holland Park, London, the former home and studio of Sir Bernard Partridge. He was a long-standing and much loved member of the Garrick Club...

John Thomas Young Gilroy (English, 1898-1985), "Untitled: Mother Holding Baby", Figurative/Academic Drawing signed on Paper, 14 x 8, Early 20th Century Colors: White, Black "Untitled: Mother Holding Baby" is a Figurative/ Academic Drawing signed on Paper. Among our Gilroy collection of drawings, this particular work is unique due to its original grid markings included here within. As one can view among our details, the drawing has visible age markings and 3/4 of the perimeter rear of the work has tape. Nevertheless, as with all his figurative graphite works, a wonderfully drawn piece of a Mother cradling her infant child. John Thomas Young Gilroy (30 May 1898 – 11 April 1985) was an English artist and illustrator, best known for his advertising posters for Guinness, the Irish stout. He signed many of his works, simply, "Gilroy". Born in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, England, Gilroy attended Durham University until his studies were interrupted by World War I, during which he served with the Royal Field Artillery. He resumed studying at the Royal College of Art in London, where he remained as a teacher. He taught at Camberwell College of Arts. In 1925, he gained employment at S.H. Benson's advertising agency, where he created the iconic advertisement art for Guinness featuring the Zoo Keeper and animals enjoying Guinness.He worked with Dorothy L. Sayers. He was also an accomplished portrait painter, numbering Royalty, Politicians, Actors and many others amongst his sitters. He worked in his large studio at 10 Holland Park, London, the former home and studio of Sir Bernard Partridge. He was a long-standing and much loved member of the Garrick Club...

Unidentified Artist, "Untitled: 1930s Drawing of a Seated Woman", Signed Figurative Pencil Drawing on Paper, 21 x 13.88, Early 20th Century, 1936 Colors: Black and White *Unknown Artist signature...

Frank Campanella (American, 1922-2016), "Untitled: Girl in Green", Figurative Portrait done in Charcoal on Brown Charcoal Paper Unsigned, 20 x 14, Late 20th Century, 1980 Colors: White, Red, Blue, Brown, Black, Violet, Purple "Untitled: Portrait Of A Boy" is a Modern Figurative Portrait capturing a three quarter side profile of a young male subject. He's dressed in a purple/ violet sleeveless tank top with black trim. His hair is a dark brown with lighter beige highlight with light blue (turquoise) gazing eyes. Small nose and mouth depicted with a haze of Pink and White as figure separation backdrop. Frank Campanella is a listed artist known for New Jersey landscapes...

'Blonde Young Man in Black Shirt' - Head Study No. 54 , drawing featuring of a young man - a musician. The work is created with mixed media on paper, including Stabilo pencil, gouach...

Wartime / Head Study No. 76 , drawing / painting featuring the head portrait of a young woman. in yellow. The work is created with mixed media on Canson paper, including stabilo penc...

Bright Lashes / Head Study No. 93, drawing / painting featuring the head portrait of a young woman. in monochromatic grey, brown and white. The work is created with mixed media on ar...

Red Lashes / Head Study No. 56 , drawing / painting featuring the head portrait of a young woman. The work is created with mixed media on paper, including stabilo pencil, gouache, in...

For Nicolai / Head Study No. 88 , drawing / painting featuring the head portrait of a young woman. in blue. The work is created with mixed media on paper, including stabilo pencil, g...

Big Baloo / Head Study No. 86 , drawing / painting featuring the head portrait of a young woman. in blue, pink, gold and white. The work is created with mixed media on Bristol paper,...