Paul Hogarth RA (1917-2001)
Paul Hogarth RA (1917-2001) ▴ Paul Hogarth RA (1917-2001) The Great Wall of China signed and dated 'Paul Hogarth'54' l.r., pencil, pen and ink 45 x 34.5cm In the early 1950s, Paul Hogarth was a member of the left-wing Artists International Association and one of the first British artists to travel extensively in communist Europe after the Second World War. His book 'Looking at China', was published after his 1954 visit, led by the architect of 'The Festival of Britain', Hugh Casson. Amongst the unlikely group of fellow travellers on this trip were the artist Stanley Spencer, philosopher A J Ayer, and politicians Barbara Castle, Clement Attlee and Nye Bevan. Condition Report: Framed: 65.5 x 53.5cm Paper discolouration and foxing. Unexamined out of glazed frame.
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Paul Hogarth RA (1917-2001) ▴ Paul Hogarth RA (1917-2001) The Great Wall of China signed and dated 'Paul Hogarth'54' l.r., pencil, pen and ink 45 x 34.5cm In the early 1950s, Paul Hogarth was a member of the left-wing Artists International Association and one of the first British artists to travel extensively in communist Europe after the Second World War. His book 'Looking at China', was published after his 1954 visit, led by the architect of 'The Festival of Britain', Hugh Casson. Amongst the unlikely group of fellow travellers on this trip were the artist Stanley Spencer, philosopher A J Ayer, and politicians Barbara Castle, Clement Attlee and Nye Bevan. Condition Report: Framed: 65.5 x 53.5cm Paper discolouration and foxing. Unexamined out of glazed frame.
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