Gerald Ososki landscape drawn in ink with grey wash, signed. (O11) Original Drawing with Studio Stamp.

GERALD JUDAH OSOSKI

Published by Self published., 1954

About this Item

Gerald Ososki landscape drawn in ink with grey wash painted on blue tinted paper from a sketch book. Signed and dated 1.0.W. 54 in biro by the artist. In good condition. Studio stamp on reverse. Image size 230 x 300mm (8.75 x 12 inches)) Not mounted/ matted. Gerald Judah Ososki British 1903-1981 Gerald Ososki, landscape portrait and decorative painter. He was born in London of Russian Jewish parentage and studied at the St. Martins School of Art from 1917-1922, and then at the Royal College of Art from 1922-1926, on the recommendation of his tutor Professor William Rothenstein. During in the 1930 s he worked for Roffe Ltd. which specialized in cinemas and theatre interior decoration. In the World War II he worked as a camouflage artist, after which he turned his firms attention at the restoration and conservation of historic buildings. St. James Palace, Clarence House and Buckingham Palace were among commissions. He had a one-man show at Claridge Gallery in 1930 and at the Mall Galleries in 1973. Ben Uri Art Gallery had a retrospective in 1987. He exhibited regularly at the Royal Society of British Artist; was part of the Tate Gallery s Seventeen Collectors Exhibition ; exhibited at the Leicester Gallery, The Mall galleries, New English Art Club, Goupil Gallery ,Redfern Gallery and exhibited widely in the USA, Canada and Australia. He was awarded the De Laszlo medal by the Royal Society of British Artists in 1972. During his lifetime the works ranged from watercolour studies in the grand tradition of the old masters, to bold compositions of a textural quality. Seller Inventory # 60002779

Bibliographic Details

Title: Gerald Ososki landscape drawn in ink with ...

Publisher: Self published.

Publication Date: 1954

Binding: No Binding

Illustrator: Gerald Ososki

Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition