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Edward Ardizzone, R.A. (1900-1979)
Father Neptune giving the 'Miclou' his blessing; and Venus surprised by Shepherd
the first signed and inscribed lower centre Father Neptune giving the "Miclou" his blessing on her maiden voyage Edward Ardizzone; the second signed and inscribed lower left Design for space between portholes "Venus surprised by Shepherd" Edward Ardizzone, pencil, pen, black ink and watercolour
12 x 16½in. (30.5 x 42cm.) and 12 x 15in. (30.5 x 38cm.) (2)
Father Neptune giving the 'Miclou' his blessing; and Venus surprised by Shepherd
the first signed and inscribed lower centre Father Neptune giving the "Miclou" his blessing on her maiden voyage Edward Ardizzone; the second signed and inscribed lower left Design for space between portholes "Venus surprised by Shepherd" Edward Ardizzone, pencil, pen, black ink and watercolour
12 x 16½in. (30.5 x 42cm.) and 12 x 15in. (30.5 x 38cm.) (2)
Provenance
Commisioned by the present owner's father (check?), thence by descent