Felix Kelly (1914-1994) - 1940s Lithograph Drifter and Paddle Steamers

Description

A fine lithograph print depicting a steamer coming in to dock. This work is part of the Prints for Schools series. The purpose of Prints for Schools was to provide schools and other public institutions with examples of work by good artists at a low cost. The lithographs were all of uniform size so that they could be interchangeable in a single frame or group of frames to allow them to be rotated. Signed in plate. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. Small tears to the outer edges of the paper - no larger than 3cm. Small loss to the lower right corner.

Size

42 x 69cm (16.5" x 27.2")
Sheet: 49.5 x 76cm (19.5" x 29.9")

Artist Biography

Felix Runcie Kelly (1914-1994) was a New Zealand-born graphic designer, painter, stage designer, interior designer and illustrator who lived the majority of his life in the United Kingdom. He sometimes signed his illustration and cartoon work Fix.