Lot 21
Leonard H. Rosoman (1913-2012)
Roman Tower, Tutbury
Auction: 29 April 2021 at 19:00 BST
Description
lithographic poster 1936, condition A-; not backed, framed
Dimensions
76cm x 114cm (30in x 45in)
Footnote
Literature:
Hewitt, The Shell Poster Book, 78.
This poster was part of an advertising campaign series entitled ‘To Visit Britain’s Landmarks’. The series comprised a selection of follies and sometimes unusual attractions, encouraging the public to explore the British countryside.
Leonard Rosoman OBE RA was born in 1913, and just after graduating from the Central School of Art he received this commission from Shell. Rosoman was a War Artist to the admiralty from 1943 to 1945. He is best known for his paintings of people in interiors. He also painted murals and produced book illustrations. He taught at several art schools including the Royal College of Art between 1957 and 1978. He was awarded an OBE in 1981. Tutbury is a large village in Staffordshire.