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R.B. Davis - Original Mid 20th Century Gouache. Original illustration for children's publication, inscribed "TV Wonderland no. 10, page 12. With a black and white photocopy affixed verso of the finished publication compete with text. Signed. On board. In fine condition.Reginald Ben Davis (1907 - 1998) had a lengthy career at Amalgamated Press and Fleetway Publications as one of their top illustrators. Davis began his commercial career in around 1930 and it is known that he was represented by Byron Studios prior to the Second World War. It seems likely that he began drawing for boys' or girls' story papers during the war, or perhaps shortly after the war during the period of paper rationing when work was thin on the ground. Davis contributed to a host of notable children's publications including 'Treasure', 'Look and Learn' and many more.For more information please click here.
Size
51.5 x 38cm (20.3" x 15")Sheet: 51.5 x 38cm (20.3" x 15")
Collection Information
From a collection of original children’s magazine artwork dated from the 1960’s to 1980’s. These include natural history illustrations from ‘Look & Learn’, the ‘Now I Know ' Annual, ‘Finding Out' and 'WOW!'. Artists include R. B Davis, David Nockels and Arthur Oxenham.
