John Scorror O'Connor (1913-2004) - 20th Century Woodblock Cockle Boat

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A delightfully detailed woodblock by the artist John Scorror O'Connor (1913-2004) depicting the view from a fishing boat. O'Connor studied under Eric Ravilious (1903-1942), whose influence is clearly seen in this artwork. Signed and titled to the lower margin. Numbered 362/500. Presented in an original Merivale Editions folder. On paper.

Condition

Very light wear to the edges of the page. The lower edge is deckled. There is a small mark above the artist's signature. Overall the artwork is in good condition.

Size

17 x 13cm (6.7" x 5.1")
Sheet: 29.5 x 21cm (11.6" x 8.3")

Artist Biography

John O'Connor was born in Leicester in 1913. Whilst a student at the RCA, his tutors included Eric Ravilious and John Nash. Ravilious was responsible for O'Connor's first commission to illustrate 'Here's Flowers' for the Golden Cockerel Press in 1937. From 1948–1964 O'Connor was the head of Colchester College of Art, and subsequently a visiting lecturer at St Martin's School of Art.

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SKU sq789
Artist John Scorror O'Connor (1913-2004)
Date 20th Century
Dimensions 17 x 13cm
Medium Woodblock
Style Illustration Art
Subject Seascape & Coastal
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