Study for The Cockneys

Details

William Roberts, R.A. (1895-1980)
Study for The Cockneys
pencil, pen, black ink and watercolour, part-squared for transfer
14¾ x 14¾ in. (37.5 x 37.5 cm.)

Provenance

A gift from the artist to Wyndham Lewis.
A gift from Wyndham Lewis to Agnes Bedford, from whom purchased by the present owner.

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Lot Essay

This watercolour is one of two preparatory works that Roberts produced for a large canvas entitled, The Cockneys, painted circa 1919. Although this work was given to fellow painter, Eric Kennington, at a later date he returned it to Roberts who subsequently destroyed it.

The other preparatory work is a red chalk drawing, exhibited at the Redfern Gallery, London, June 1966 (sold Sotheby's, London, 7 November 1990, lot 46).

We are very grateful to Ruth Artmonsky for her assistance in preparing this catalogue entry.

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