Colophon Books

Description

Hooper, George.
Henley On Thames. (Riverboat scene) 1947
Large watercolour dated 1947, exhibited at the "Ashgate Gallery", Wagon Yard, Downing Street, Farnham. (label on the reverse). All original 1950's frame, off-white with small patterning details and a slim grey patterned mount. The painting measures 19 x 25 inches (or 23 x 29 approx with the frame). No marks to the painting, frame has some age but all original, small crack bottom corner of the glass left side. Selling as a Genuine original British School artwork by the above artist.
NOTE: Details of the artist. 1910-1994. Born in India, Exhibited at the Leicester Galleries in the 1940's, was at the Slade School and the Royal Academy School from 1931-1935. Also a Rome Scholar. Worked on the "Recording Britain" scheme with Kenneth Clark. His work is held by the V & A, Brighton & Hove Museums, The British Museum and others. Influenced by the Fauvism style and Bloomsbury and his colours reflect the Indian influences in his works, especially this vibrant Thames River scene.