ERIC BOTTOMLEY G.R.A - BRITAIN'S STEAM RAILWAYS - ORIGINAL ARTWORK

Eric Bottomley G.R.A - a piece of highly detailed, mixed media, original artwork completed by British artist Eric Bottomley, for the front cover of the cigarette card special album 'Britain's Steam Railways' issued in 1998 by W.D. & H.O. Wills. Featuring a red steam train '6201'. Mounted and measuring approximately 30 cm x 42 cm. Eric Bottomley studied arts and crafts at Oldham School of Art, leaving in 1964 to work in Manchester as a commercial artist. In 1974 he moved to Dorset to continue as a freelance artist, to devote more time to oil painting. He joined the Guild of Railway Artists in 1979, later to become a full member.