The Pied Piper of Hamelin 5 (Original)
Artist: Richard O Rose
Medium: Watercolour on Board
Size: 11" x 10" (270mm x 250mm)
Date: 1963
Code: OrosePied5
This is the unique original Watercolour painting by Richard O Rose.
The rats follow the Pied Piper to their doom.
An original watercolour painting for Princess Annual 1963 illustrating a scene from the famous 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
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