Raymond John Vandenbergh - Early 20th Century Charcoal Drawing, Roaring Lion

Description

A fine charcoal study of a Lion by British artist Raymond John Vandenbergh (b.1889). The wildlife artist has beautifully captured the character and ferocious nature of lions. With an inscribed exhibition label on the reverse with additional details, as shown in photos. Signed with monogram. On board.

Condition

In fine condition.

Size

16.4 x 23.5cm (6.5" x 9.3")
Sheet: 23.7 x 29.9cm (9.3" x 11.8")

Collection Information

Sulis Fine Art is proud to present this impressive collection of studies by British wildlife artist Raymond John Vandenbergh (b.1889). Our selection includes fine pastel and pencil studies showing tigers, agouti, elephants and a reclining polar bear. Vandenbergh also produced a number of realistic and sensitive portraits.

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Artist Biography

Raymond John Vandenbergh (b.1889) was a painter of animals, portraits and landscapes in oil, pastel and watercolour. Vandenbergh initially attended the Hornsey School of Art and later received instruction under the renowned animal and wildlife painter, Arthur Wardle.

Vandenbergh gained much success as a wildlife painter going on to exhibit his paintings at the Royal Academy and at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.