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Portrait of a Lady, 20th Century Graphite on Paper
By James Stroudley
Located in London, GB
James Stroudley
1906 -1985
Portrait of a Lady
Graphite on paper
Image size: 24 x 15 inches
James Stroudley was born in London on 17 June 1906, the son of James Stroudley, showcard and ticket writer. He studied at Clapham School of Art (1923-27) and then at the Royal College of Art (1927-30), where his teachers included Alan Gwynne-Jones and William Rothenstein. As a recipient of the first Abbey Scholarship he was able to spend three years in Italy from 1930, where he absorbed the influences of Giotto and Piero della Francesca, and produced one of the last wholly satisfying decorative cycles by a Rome Scholar of the period. From 1934, he exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artists, and was elected to its membership in the following year.
From the Second World War – in which he worked with the Camouflage Unit – Stroudley taught at St Martin’s School of Art and was a visiting lecturer at the Royal Academy Schools. Though he continued to live in London, his later work, exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1955, indicated regular painting trips to Kent and Sussex coasts. However, much of his later work was abstract. In 1971, his former student, Peter Coker...
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20th Century United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Graphite
Mary Winifred Freeman (1866-1961) - Watercolour, The Pilgrimage
By Mary Winifred Freeman
Located in Corsham, GB
A vivid early 20th century watercolour by the artist Mary Winifred Freeman (1866-1961), depicting pilgrims at Lourdes. Signed to the lower left. Well presented in a gilt frame. On pa...
Category
Early 20th Century United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Provence Watercolor of Van Gogh’s Langlois Bridge & Elegant Lady with Parasol
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Provence Watercolor of Van Gogh’s Langlois Bridge & Elegant Lady with Parasol
by Robert Lepine (French, 1929 - 2017)
Signed: Yes
Medium: Watercolor painting on artists paper
S...
Category
Late 20th Century French School United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Pen
Attrib Rowland Suddaby (1912-1972) - Mid 20thC Ink Drawing, The Fields In Winter
Located in Corsham, GB
A deft and confident pen and ink drawing showing rolling fields, interspersed with woodland with stark trees. A dog can be seen trotting down the side of the field at the left. The p...
Category
20th Century United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pen
Thomas R. Colman Dibdin (1810-1893) - Mid 19th Century Watercolour, The Pond
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming watercolour depicts a quaint village scene, with rustic houses nestled among trees along a tranquil waterfront. The composition balances the warm hues of the buildings ...
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Mid-19th Century United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Looe Town And Harbor Cornwall Circa 1860 Tranquil Cornish Watercolor Painting
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
J. Wilson.
English ( fl.1837 - 1870 ).
Looe Town & Harbor, Cornwall.
Watercolor.
Monogramed Lower Left.
Image size 6.5 inches x 10.4 inches ( 16.5cm x 26.5cm ).
Frame size 12.6 inc...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
Historic Miniature Watercolor of Bristol University Wills Memorial Building
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Bristol University Wills Memorial Building
by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist
Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed
Measuremen...
Category
20th Century English School United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Wilson Furness - 20th Century Watercolour, Camels and Ruins
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric scene depicting two men on camels in a North African landscape. Signed in graphite. Presented in a gilt-effect frame. On paper.
Category
20th Century United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Impressionist Watercolor of a Bustling Street Market Scene with Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of a Bustling Street Market Scene with Figures
By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021)
Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed
Size: 6.25 x 8 inch...
Category
20th Century Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Trotting Horses Harnessed To A Lightweight Four Wheel Cart Trap Framed Original
By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin, R.B.A.
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin.
English ( b.1870 - d.1935 ).
Trotting Horses Harnessed To A Lightweight Four Wheel Cart Trap.
Chalk On Paper.
Signed Lower Right.
Image size 19.3 inche...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk
Landscape with Ancient Olive Tree, Stone Wall and Winding Leading Path
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Olive Tree Landscape
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Miniature Watercolor of Bristol University Wills Memorial Building and Museum
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Miniature Watercolor of Bristol University Wills Memorial Building and Museum
by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist
Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed
Measurem...
Category
20th Century English School United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Impressionist Watercolor of Relaxed Beach Scene with Sailboats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of Relaxed Beach Scene with Sailboats
By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021)
Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed
Size: 4.75 x 6.25 inches (He...
Category
20th Century Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Historic Miniature Watercolor of Christmas Steps Historic Bristol Street Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Christmas Steps Historic Bristol Street Scene
by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist
Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed
Measure...
Category
20th Century English School United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Historic Miniature Watercolor Paintings of John Wesley Kingswood School
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor Paintings of John Wesley Kingswood School
by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist
Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed
Measurements: ...
Category
20th Century English School United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
St Mary’s Church, Harmondsworth, Watercolour Stained Glass Design, Jane Gray
Located in London, GB
We acquired a series of watercolour stained glass designs from Jane Gray's studio. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Unknown Officer in Trench Cap, 20th Century English Artwork
By V. Ward
Located in London, GB
V Ward
Unknown Officer in Trench Cap
Watercolour and pencil
Signed and dated 1918, lower right
Image size: 12 x 10 inches
Category
20th Century United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Reposing Nude and Tree
By Guillaume Dulac
Located in London, GB
'Reposing Nude and Tree', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil pain...
Category
1920s United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pencil
$383 Sale Price
30% Off
1960's Original French Pastel Sketch Nude Female Figure Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Nude Lady
French School, circa 1960's
signed and stamped
chalk and pastel on artists paper, unframed
size: 18.75 x 11 inches
condition: very good and ready to be enjoy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Pastel
John Frederick Tayler (1802-1889) - 19th Century Watercolour, Family at Rest
Located in Corsham, GB
A humble 19th-century watercolour depicting a young mother breastfeeding her infant child. An older woman cares for two other young children as the faithful family dog lies at their ...
Category
19th Century United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Watercolor of Castellar Village with Mountainous Backdrop
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Watercolor of Castellar Village with Mountainous Backdrop
by Robert Lepine (French, 1929 - 2017)
Signed: Yes
Medium: Watercolor painting on artists paper, mounted on ca...
Category
Late 20th Century French School United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Pen
'To The Slow Graceful Dance'. Mixed Media Painting, Botanical, conceptual
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'To The Slow Graceful Dance'
Original Artwork
A breeze in the theatre, a dance begins, costumes rising to the rhythm of the birdsong choir. The pai...
Category
2010s Conceptual United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paint, Ink, Mixed Media, Board, Pencil, Photogram
French Impressionist Watercolor of a Country Cottage and Pathway
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of a Country Cottage and Pathway
By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021)
Medium: Watercolour on paper, unframed
Size: 6.25 x 8.5 inches (Height ...
Category
20th Century Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Cricket: Defending the Wicket, 1930s vintage poster design by A. E. Halliwell
Located in London, GB
A. E. Halliwell (1905-1987)
Defending the Wicket
Airbrush and pen
13 x 13 cm
c.1930
Signed to the bottom right
Provenance: Family of the artist
A.E. Halliwell (1905–1986) was a Bri...
Category
1930s Realist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Large Surrealist Painting Royal of College Art LGBTQ+ Woman artist Blue Bicycles
By Isabel Rock
Located in Norfolk, GB
IIsabel Rock is a creator of contemporary fairy tales. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her work is an explosion of strange occurrences while a surreal narrative tak...
Category
2010s Surrealist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paint, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pen
Mid 20th Century Watercolour - Floral Study
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolour with white body colour of a floral study. Well presented in a mount and patterned frame. Unsigned. On wove.
Category
Mid-20th Century United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
$288 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of Man with Prize Winning Horse 20thC Impressionist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982)
signed original gouache painting on board, unframed
size: 16 x 13 inches
condition: overall very good, minor wear to the edges as is normal for an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Mid 20th Century French Signed Painting Grey Clouds Over Fishing Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) signed watercolour on paper, mounted in a card frame
card frame: 29 x 23 inches
painting: 24 x 18 inches
provenance: the artists estate, France
cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Harold Lawes (1865-1940) - Framed Early 20th Century Watercolour, End of Day
Located in Corsham, GB
This delightful watercolour captures a farming family greeting each other at the farmhouse gate. A young girl can be seen eagerly awaiting the return of her father after a long day i...
Category
20th Century United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Impressionist Landscape - Coastal Village with Boat and Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
“Scenic Coastal View with Boats”
By Maurice Mazeilie (French)
Watercolour on paper, unframed
Size: 7 x 9.75 inches (Height x Width)
Stamped Verso
Condition: Good - There are no notic...
Category
20th Century Abstract Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Watercolor of Menton Market Square with Artists and Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Watercolor of Menton Market Square with Artists and Trees
by Robert Lepine (French, 1929 - 2017)
Signed: Yes
Medium: Watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed
Size...
Category
Late 20th Century French School United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Pen
Busollow Trehyllys, Contemporary Welsh Abstract Painting
By Wayne Summers
Located in Brecon, Powys
Wayne Summers uses traditional materials and marries them with contemporary motifs in his abstract pieces. This unique approach to creating modern works of art places Summers among ...
Category
2010s Abstract United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Charcoal
Mid Century French Sketch of a Woman in Profile with Elegant Flowing Hair
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid Century French Portrait
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper, double sided
Size: 7 (height) x 5.5 (width)
Stamped Verso
Condition: Good
Pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pencil
Original Parisian Vintage Jewelry Design Art by Van Cleef & Boucheron Designer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Two Silver Rings Jewelry Design
circa mid 20th century
by Paul Touzet (French b. 1917)
original gouache painting, with pencil on tracing paper, unframed
measurements: 4 x 6.5 inches
condition: the overall condition is very good, minor creasing to the corners/ edges, very minor staining.
provenance: private collection, France
We are honored to introduce to you an incredible and unique collection of original jewelry design artwork. We have over 100 similar original works - some offered as pairs, some individually. For the collector of jewelry they offer the ultimate accessory for their home. Equally, these would look stunning framed together in a jewelry or fashion store or even a vintage bistro or hotel!
Discover the timeless elegance of original French vintage jewelry design artwork by the illustrious Paul Touzet, a master jeweler whose craftsmanship has left an indelible mark on the world of haute joaillerie. Born on January 12, 1917, Touzet's journey into the art of jewelry began at the tender age of 13, training under the prestigious Mauboussin in Paris. His talent and dedication quickly set him apart, and by November 17, 1944, he had officially registered his business, soon after obtaining his hallmark—a distinctive "P.A.T. / a bicycle wheel butterfly"—on December 7, 1944.
Paul Touzet's artistry is celebrated for its collaborations with iconic houses such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron, and Sterlé, reflecting the highest standards of French luxury. His exclusive designs have graced the likes of legendary figures, including the beloved singer Charles Aznavour, for whom he crafted exquisite pieces. Touzet's craftsmanship even reached royal circles, with bespoke tuxedo buttons personally delivered to Prince Rainier of Monaco and stunning jewelry designed for his wife, Princess Grace of Monaco (Grace Kelly).
Each piece of Touzet's original design artwork...
Category
Mid-20th Century French School United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil
French Impressionist Watercolor of Rustic Farmhouse at Dusk
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of Rustic Farmhouse at Dusk
By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021)
Medium: Watercolour on paper, unframed
Size: 5.5 x 7.75 inches (Height x Wid...
Category
20th Century Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Chinese School 19th Century Gouache - Serving Elders
Located in Corsham, GB
This traditional Chinese painting depicts a formal scene with three figures in elaborate robes, centred around a seated elder in ornate navy attire. Unsigned. Presented in a gilt fra...
Category
19th Century United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Expressive Pencil Sketch of a Man with Cigarette
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pencil Sketch of a Man with Cigarette
pencil drawing on artist paper
painting: 9 x 6.5 inches
provenance: private collection, England
condition: very good and sound condition
Descri...
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20th Century Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pencil
Emile's Tavern
By Lucien Génin
Located in London, GB
'Emile's Tavern', gouache on paper (circa 1930s), by Lucien Génin. A tavern in French is called a 'guinguette'. With the rise in living standards from the 1860s along with the develo...
Category
1930s Expressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
$1,631 Sale Price
30% Off
French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011)
gouache painting on paper/ card
unframed: 12.75 x 9.75 inches
condition: excellent
pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Watercolor Street Scene with Prominent Red Brick Building
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Watercolor Street Scene with Prominent Red Brick Building
By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021)
Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed
Size: 6.75 x 4.75 i...
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20th Century Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Abstract Figure Mid 20th Century Signed Graphite and Watercolour
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Nude Female Figure
by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998)
Signed right left
Watercolour and graphite on paper, unframed
measurements: 11 x 7.5 inches (overall sheet measures 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Graphite
French Impressionist Watercolor Landscape Paris Skyline from River Seine
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris, River Seine
By Maurice Mazeilie (French, 1924-2021)
Watercolour on paper, unframed
Size: 5.5 x 7.5 inches (Height x Width)
Stamped Verso
Condition: There is a small water stai...
Category
20th Century Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Original Fashion Design Illustration Watercolor Painting Laura Ashley Designer
By Roz Jennings
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Original Fashion Design Illustration
by Roz Jennings, British
watercolor and ink on card, unframed
size: 11.75 x 8.25 inches
condition: very good
A beautifully colorful and characte...
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
French Watercolor of Les Baux-de-Provence with Ruins and Cliffside Path
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Watercolor of Les Baux-de-Provence with Ruins and Cliffside Path
by Robert Lepine (French, 1929 - 2017)
Signed: Yes
Medium: Watercolor painting on artists paper, mounte...
Category
Late 20th Century French School United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Pen
French School Swags of Apples a Pair of Watercolour Paintings c1890
Located in Holywell, GB
Martin Jules CHOUARD (1839-1919) Swags of Apples a Pair of Watercolours c1890
A near pair of decorative watercolour paintings signed and presented in expensive stylish maple frames....
Category
1890s French School United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
1950's Modernist Painting Bright Watercolour Chateau In Green and Blue Forest
By Bernard Labbe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
original watercolour on artist paper
size: 13 x 16 inches
condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed
provenance: the art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Edmund Morison Wimperis (1835-1900) - 1876 Watercolour, Windsor Castle
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate study of Windsor Castle in the afternoon sun. Ruskin Gallery label fixed to the reverse alongside Stanley W. Fisher label. Well presented in a gilt effect frame. Signed an...
Category
Late 19th Century United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Impressionist Watercolor of Coastal Scene with Fishing Boats and Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of Coastal Scene with Fishing Boats and Figures
By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021)
Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed
Size: 7.5 x 11 inc...
Category
20th Century Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Watercolor of "Château de Cheverny" with Elegant Carriage Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Watercolor of "Château de Cheverny" with Elegant Carriage Scene
by Robert Lepine (French, 1929 - 2017)
Signed: Yes
Medium: Watercolor painting on artists paper, unframe...
Category
Late 20th Century French School United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Historic Miniature Watercolor Paintings of John Wesley Kingswood School
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor Paintings of John Wesley Kingswood School
by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist
Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed
Measurements: ...
Category
20th Century English School United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Impressionist Watercolor of Landscape with Beach and Distant Hills
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of Landscape with Beach and Distant Hills
By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021)
Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed
Size: 4 x 6.5 inches (He...
Category
20th Century Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Original Parisian Vintage Jewelry Design Art by Van Cleef & Boucheron Designer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Elegance of Tied Silver Ring With Blue Emerald Jewelry Design
circa mid 20th century
by Paul Touzet (French b. 1917)
original gouache painting, with pencil on tracing paper, unf...
Category
Mid-20th Century French School United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil
William Heath Robinson original drawing, British early 20th Century
By William Heath Robinson
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
William Heath Robinson (British, 1872 - 1944)
'Boring The First Tunnel With An Early Type Of Rotary Excavator, And The Red Flag', circa 1935 (railway ribaldry was published in this year)
The former signed 'W. Heath Robinson (lower left) and inscribed with title (lower left and right)
The former to mount 14 X 10.1/4in. (35.5 X 26cm.)
The latter 1.1/2 X 8.1/2in. (3.8 X 21.6 cm.)
Literature: Railway Ribaldry, first published by the Great Western Railway, Paddington, 1935.
William Heath Robinson was an English cartoonist and illustrator best known for drawings of ridiculously complicated machines for achieving simple objectives.
During the First World War, he drew large numbers of cartoons, depicting ever-more unlikely secret weapons being used by the combatants. In the UK the term "Heath Robinson" entered popular language during this time as a description of any unnecessarily complex and implausible contrivance. Its continuing popularity was undoubtedly linked to Second World War Britain's shortages and the need to "make do and mend".
In the course of his work, Robinson also wrote and illustrated three childrens books including The Adventures of Uncle Lubin (1902) which is regarded as the genesis of his depiction of unlikely machines.
The inventions he drew were frequently powered by steam boilers or kettles, heated by candles or a spirit lamp and usually kept running by balding, bespectacled men in overalls. There would be complex pulley arrangements, threaded by lengths of knotted string.
One of his most famous series of illustrations accompanied the first Professor Branestawm book written by Norman Hunter. The stories provided a perfect backdrop for Robinson's drawings.
One of the automatic analysis machines built for Bletchley Park during the Second World War to assist in the decryption of German message traffic was named "Heath Robinson" in his honour.
He died in September 1944 during the Second World War and is buried in East Finchley Cemetery.
The Heath Robinson Museum in Pinner opened in October 2016 to house a collection of nearly 1,000 original artworks owned by The William Heath Robinson Trust.
In the Wallace and Gromit...
Category
20th Century United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
View Through the Village, watercolour by George Bissill
Located in London, GB
George Bissill (1896-1973)
View through the village
Watercolour
26 x 21 cm
Born in 1896, George Bissill was a British miner, painter and furniture designer. Raised in the mining v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Fantasy
By Bela Kadar
Located in London, GB
BELA KADAR 1877-1956
Budapest 1877-1956 (Hungarian)
Title: Fantasy, circa 1940
Technique: Original Hand Signed Gouache on paper
size: 46.2 x 29.4 cm / 18.2 x 11.6 in
Additional Information: This work is a guache painting by the famous Hungarian artist Bela Kadar.
It is hand signed in pencil "Kadar Bela" in the lower right corner of the paper.
Exhibitions:
New York, Shepherd & Derom Galleries, Hungarian Modernism, 29 April-2 July 2010, no.12.
Tel Aviv, Galerie le Minotaure...
Category
1940s Cubist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
$27,500
SUNSET, NEW FOREST, British School 20th Century Signed Watercolour
By Marjory Whittington
Located in London, GB
MARJORY WHITTINGTON
1883 - 1952
Sunset, New Forest
Watercolour, Signed with monogram & dated 1912 lower right
Image size: 9 ¾ x 7 inches
Original mount & oak frame
£900
Marjory Whittington was an oil and watercolour painter and etcher. Born in London she exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Scottish Academy, Royal Institute of Artists, the Fine Art Society, Grosvenor Gallery, Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts, Goupil Gallery, Walker Art Gallery, Society of Women Artists and the Paris Salon.
Marjory Whittington was also a member of the Royal Society of British Artists.
The watercolour ‘Sunset...
Category
20th Century United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Impressionist Watercolor of Sunbathers on the Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of Sunbathers on the Beach
By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021)
Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed
Size: 5 x 8 inches (Height x Width)
Con...
Category
20th Century Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Mid 20th Century, Belgium, Antwerp from the Schelde
By Leonard Machin Rowe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Belgium. Antwerp from the Schelde
by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968)
signed front lower right corner, inscribed and signed to the back
watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframe...
Category
1950s Impressionist United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Sylviane Descarpentries (1925-2016) - Contemporary Gouache, Study of A Statue
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightfully expressive study depicting a statue placed before a painting. Signed to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame. On paper.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Model On Black: Mixed media painting on paper by Angela Lyle
By Angela Lyle
Located in Brecon, Powys
This mixed media on paper is a subtle study of the model, soft and flowing.
Angela was born in 1946 and studied art at Kingston Art College, London. Her early career was predominan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary United Kingdom - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
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