Herbert Cole (1867-1930)

Danaë and the Shower of Gold (illustrated); and The Legend of Perseus and Andromeda

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Herbert Cole (1867-1930)
Danaë and the Shower of Gold (illustrated); and The Legend of Perseus and Andromeda
the first signed with initials 'H C' (lower left) and both inscribed as titled
pencil and pen and black ink, on paper
8 x 5 ¼ in. (20.4 x 13.4 cm.); and smaller; and Eighteen unframed watercolours and drawings, the majority figurative subjects, by the same hand
(20)Twenty in the lot.

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Lot Essay

An illustrator and engraver working in the early 20th century, Herbert Cole was influenced by both Burne-Jones and Walter Crane. His work is closely related to the Arts and Craft Movement, and it is possible that he produced stained glass designs; certainly the present works would translate well into such a medium. Cole exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1898 and 1900.

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