Life in the Monasteries (Signed) (Original)

Artist: Michael Godfrey
Medium: Gouache on Board
Size: 10" x 10" (260mm x 260mm)
Date: 1963
Signature: Signed by artist lower right
Code: GodfreyMonasteryLL

This is the Signed unique original Gouache painting by Michael Godfrey.

The Wonderful Story of Britain: Life in the Monasteries. The novices or "apprentice monks", were taught to serve meals in the Refectory or dining room.

Note the brother reading the days lesson. A nice character piece by Michael Godfrey.

Original artwork from Treasure no. 42 (2 November 1963).

• Artist Biography
  Michael Godfrey (31 Aug 1903 ? - 16 Mar 1983 ?)
  Michael Godfrey was an accomplished and prolific illustrator for Look and Learn magazine and associated publications. He illustrated many articles relating to medieval history, including Magna Carta, Henry II, William the Conqueror, The Canterbury Tales.