The Pied Piper of Hamelin 2 (Original)
Medium: Pen & Ink Wash on Board
Size: 12" x 7" (300mm x 190mm)
Date: 1963
Code: OrosePied2
This is the unique original Pen & Ink Wash by Richard O Rose.
The Pied Piper comes to an arrangement.
An original watercolour painting for Princess Annual 1963 illustrating a scene from the poem by Robert Browning.
A beautifully rendered pen and ink watercolour.
- Artist Biography
Richard O Rose (Known active 1950s and 1960s)
Unfortunately not much is known about this accomplished artist. He was a prolific illustrator whose work regularly appeared in John Bull magazine during the 1950s. He excelled at cartoons and caricature - possibly inspired by Ronald Searle.
He also enjoyed illustrating children's stories and fairy tales including The Pied Piper of Hamelin, The Jackdaw of Rheims, Sir Uncle Fred, and many more. His work appeared in children's books and comics, including Look and Learn magazine and Princess Annual in the 1960s.
Source: Illustration Art Gallery