There are hundreds of examples of that art as practiced by some of the greatest names from John Tenniel and George Cruikshank via the Heath Robinson family to Ronald Searle and Quentin Blake.
There are many pieces on show featuring colour illustrations, but – as a taster – here are a few examples of the work of artists who were among the undisputed masters of black and white...
Edward Ardizzone
Rowland Emett
Eric Fraser
Joan Hassall
Thomas Heath Robinson
William Heath Robinson
Ronald Searle
Tommy Cooper and Shirley BasseyE H Shepard
R S Sheriffs
Gladys Cooper and Margaret O'Brien in The Secret Garden
The full catalogue can be viewed on-line here or purchased as a superbly produced 384 page paperback that can be ordered hereThe Illustrators exhibition runs from 20 November 2010 to 8 January 2011, opening hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:30.
Chris Beetle's Gallery is at 8 & 10 Ryder St, St James's, London SW1Y 6QB (Telephone: 020 7839 7551; Fax: 020 7839 1603; e-mail: gallery@chrisbeetles.com)
2 comments:
Gladys Cooper looks remarkably like Maggie Smith in the Secret Garden cartoon.
This is one of my favourite art galleries I love visiting accessible images from all of our childhoods whichever decade we arrived in a splendid treat for every lover of good illustration! Do yourself a favour and pay a visit to see this superb exhibition!
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