Alistair Grant ARCARBA (1925-1997) - c.1956 Lithograph Poster Pigeon Racing

Description

A wonderful study of pigeon racers setting off their birds. Completed in Grant's naive style with a wonderful charm. Signed in plate. Beautifully presented behind glass in a vintage frame. On paper.

Condition

Signs of wear consistent with age. Discolouration to the paper. There is a small tear to the upper left. Overall the artwork remains in good condition for its age. Some wear to the frame, including scuffs, chips and indentations.

Size

38 x 51cm (15.0" x 20.1")
Framed Size: 49 x 63cm (19.3" x 24.8")

Collection Information

An incredibly rare collection of Guinness posters. The posters are listed in Appendix XIV of British Printmakers 1855-1955, Garton and Co, 1992, which notes that there were two series of posters issued in 1956 and 1962. Notable illustrators of the period were commissioned to create artwork for the series, including Leonard Rosoman ARA and Alistair Grant ARCA, RBA. These incredible prints provide a fascinating insight into social history during the creation of the first editions of the Guinness Book of Records - now Guinness World Records.

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Artist Biography

This collection consists of six colourful prints that were commissioned by Guinness Breweries to reflect the content of the newly published Guinness Record Books. Created to decorate places where Guinness Breweries sold their drinks and books, the artists were briefed to develop artworks that would brighten up often drab public spaces like pubs, bars, working men’s clubs and canteens. This second series was commissioned for the book’s fourth edition in 1962 and involved David Gentleman, Alistair Grant, Richard Guyatt, Leonard Rosoman, Rosamund Steed and Carel Weight.