Fountains Abbey (Original)
Medium: Watercolour on Board
Size: 21" x 14" (545mm x 350mm)
Date: 1962
Code: RoseFountainsLL
This is the unique original Watercolour painting by Richard O Rose.
A description and history of Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire from it's origins in the 12th century, it's possible association with Robin Hood and Friar Tuck, to it's dissolution at the time of Henry VIII when the Abbey was phenomenally wealthy due to it's business in the wool trade.
- Artist BiographyRichard 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.