William Henry Ladd - Early 20th Century Graphite Drawing Botanical Forms

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Description

A trio of detailed botanical illustrations in graphite. Wild Rose, Laburnum, Columbine. Unsigned. On paper.

Condition

Light foxing and soiling to the paper. The sheet of paper has been folded in half with a heavy crease running vertically through the centre. Small tears and pest damage to the paper.

Size

56 x 78cm (22" x 30.7")

Collection Information

Whilst very little is known about William Henry Ladd, he was born c.1892 and studied at the South Kensington School of Art, which later became the Royal College of Art, and where several in this collection were submitted as final exam pieces. Capturing the spirit of Edwardian England, Ladd's portraits are particularly accomplished, reminiscent of the Slade School artists at the turn of the century, in particular the work of Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) and the drawings and etched portraits of William Strang (1859-1921). His illustrative design work is also clearly influenced by the leading textile designers of the period, including Lewis Day, Walter Crane and William Morris, with a particular focus on floral and botanical motifs bridging the Arts and Crafts movement with the Art Nouveau. Whilst many works are signed by Ladd, all are by his hand and were acquired as a single portfolio.

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SKU sf572
Artist William Henry Ladd
Date Early 20th Century
Dimensions 56 x 78cm
Medium Graphite
Style Sketch
Subject Floral & Botanical
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