Harold Hutchison

Details

William Roberts, R.A. (1895-1980)
Harold Hutchison
signed and dated 'William Roberts 1940.' (lower right)
red chalk on paper
12 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. (31.7 x 21.6 cm.)
Executed in 1940.

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 14 October 1987, lot 229.
with Gillian Jason Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner.

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Lot Essay

Harold Hutchison (1900-1975) was Publicity Officer for London Transport from 1947 to 1966. Duirng his time in office he commissioned a number of Modern British artists, such as William Roberts, who designed a poster for London's Fairs, Edward Burra and Tom Eckersley. He also wrote books on Edward II, Henry V, Richard II and Sir Christopher Wren.

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