Art
ARDIZZONE
(Edward, 1900-1979, Artist and Illustrator)
Drawing of a Landscape Signed 'E.A.'
in black crayon on brown-pink paper, of farmhouses (one with a well) among trees with hills rising behind, 9¼ x 12½ in window mount 14½ x 17½, no place, no date, circa
Item Date: 1944
Background
Besides the children's books he illustrated, Edward Ardizzone was an official British War Artist. From the character of the houses we think this drawing may date from the time he was in Italy towards the end of WWII.
Stock No. 66252