Bernard Philip Batchelor RWS (1924-2012) - Pen & Ink Drawing, Town Square

Description

A delicate pen and ink study with wash by the artist Bernard Philip Batchelor RWS. Here the artist has captured a town square market. Inscribed at the upper left with a list of objects that include, 'stamped postcards, diary, note case, stationary'. With further pen and ink studies on the reverse. Unsigned. On wove.

Condition

With discolouration. Overall in good condition.

Size

10.6 x 16.6cm (4.2" x 6.5")
Sheet: 11.1 x 17.3cm (4.4" x 6.8")

Collection Information

From a collection of delicate watercolours and pen drawings by the British artist Bernard Phillip Batchelor RWS.

Prevenance: Signed letter from '21st Century Gallery' stating 'This watercolour was purchased from the artist's estate in 2014 and formed part of his studio collection' Signed John Sotcks.

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Artist Biography

Bernard Phillip Batchelor was a painter, born at Teddington, Middlesex. He studied at St. Martin's School of Art from 1946 to 1949 under R. Kirkland Jamieson and Andrew Freeth. Batchelor then went on to the City and Guilds of London Art School. After finishing his education Batchelor worked in the publicity department of Iliffe Press.

Batchelor was well known for his watercolour marine and coastal subjects. He has exhibited at RA, RWS, RE, NEAC and Catto Gallery, London. Batchelor was elected an Associate of the RWS in 1967 and a full member ten years later. Examples of his work are in the GAC.