Adrian Hill - Signed & Framed 19th Century Graphite Drawing Ilfracombe

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Description

A detailed and sharp graphite study of Ilfracombe Harbour by English artist Adrian Combe.

The drawing is neatly presented in a gilt effect wooden frame with a grey mountboard.

Signed and dated. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and foxing. The frame has some wear and marks but is in fine condition.

Size

36.7 x 45.1cm (14.4" x 17.8")
Sheet: 20.7 x 30.1cm (8.1" x 11.9")
Framed Size: 36.6 x 45.4cm (14.4" x 17.9")

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Artist Biography

Painter and illustrator, born in Charlton, Kent, who studied at St. John's Wood School of Art, from 1912-14, and at the RCA, from 1919-20. During World War I Hill worked as an Official War Artist and his resulting works can be seen in the Imperial War Museum. Hill was a member of the New Autumn Group and exhibited at the RARBARoyal Hibernian AcademyRI and with the NEAC and the London Group. Hill was elected to the RBA 1926, ROI, 1929, SGA, 1931, and held the position of President of the ROI, 1968.

His work is represented in several public collections, including Aberdeen Art GalleryBradford Museums and GalleriesBrighton and Hove Museums and Art Galleries, British Postal Museum, Derby Art GalleryGallery OldhamGuernsey Museums and GalleriesLeicester Arts and Museums ServiceNorthampton Museum and Art GalleryVictoria & Albert Museum and Worthing Museum and Art Gallery. Hill taught at Hornsey School of Art, wrote many art books on ‘how to’ and is widely remembered as a pioneer on 1950’s television in a programme called ‘Sketch Club’.

Location

10A, The Quay, Ilfracombe, Devon, England, United Kingdom, EX34 9EQ

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SKU px561
Artist Adrian Hill
Date 19th Century
Dimensions 36.7 x 45.1cm
Medium Graphite
Subject Seascape & Coastal
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