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John Henry Frederick Bacon (1868-1914) - Original 1897 Watercolour. A superb watercolour by John Henry Frederick Bacon depicting Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Painted on board fixed to another piece. Signed and dated. Condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. The board has bowed very slightly.John Henry Frederick Bacon (1868 – 1914) was a British painter and illustrator of genre works, history and bible scenes, and portraits. He trained at the Westminster School of Art and the Royal Academy in London. In his teens he acquired a reputation as an outstanding Black and White illustrator, and at the age of 18 set off on a professional tour of India and Burma. On his return to England, in 1889, Bacon exhibited The Village Green and Nevermore at the Royal Academy and was a regular exhibitor from then on. He was an Associate of the Royal Academy (ARA) and was awarded the MVO (Member of the Royal Victorian Order) for distinguished service to the King. Bacon illustrated books as well as magazines and periodicals.
