Work of the month: Iron Bridge at Ewenbridge

Work of the month: Iron Bridge at Ewenbridge

Work of the month

Watercolour on paper, 1942 One of the highlights of the forthcoming exhibition ‘Great Bardfield and beyond: a working landscape’ is Eric Ravilious’s 1942 watercolour of the iron footbridge over the river Pant at Ewenbridge, near Shalford. The...
Work of the month: Fishermen by Keith Vaughan

Work of the month: Fishermen by Keith Vaughan

Work of the month

Screen-printed cotton crepe, 1956 The Fry Gallery is pleased to have acquired this example of one of the furnishing fabrics that Keith Vaughan designed for Edinburgh Weavers between 1956 and 1958. Vaughan was one of several contemporary artists who were commissioned...
Work of the month: Hyde Park by Edward Bawden

Work of the month: Hyde Park by Edward Bawden

Work of the month

Poster for London Transport, Lithograph 1925 An early work by Edward Bawden for London Transport, printed by Curwen. It shows horse riders and people strolling in Hyde Park. Purchased with assistance from the Gibson Walden Fund. We are delighted to welcome Sam...
Work of the month: Autumn by Edward Bawden

Work of the month: Autumn by Edward Bawden

Work of the month

Lino print on paper, 1950 A typically ebullient and Bardfield-themed picture this month from Edward Bawden. As well as showing off Bawden’s graphical skill, the print demonstrates how he used a simple colour palette to bring an image to life. This seasonal...
Work of the month: October by Richard Bawden

Work of the month: October by Richard Bawden

Work of the month

Colour Aquatint and Etching Richard Bawden works in various media including watercolour, etching, linocut and also glass engraving. He has produced illustrations for many books, as well as murals, mosaics and furniture. He is closely linked with the ‘Bardfield...