Beschreibung:

[ILLUSTRATION ART] PENTON, HOWARD. Group of 47 highly finished pencil drawings of the Livery Halls of the London Guilds. Eac... Each signed by Penton and dated 1904, with the subjects identified in Penton's ornate script. Various sizes, most 14 x 10 inches (35.5 x 25.5 cm) or the reverse. Generally in fine condition, a few with old tape marks at the head. A superb set of drawings of London Livery Halls, including Pinners', Butchers', Girdlers', Brewers', Wax Chandlers', Ironmongers', Grocers', Fishmongers', Dyers', Apothecaries', Bakers', Goldsmiths', Salters', Stationers', Mercers' and many others. These extremely well-rendered architectural studies are, in many instances, the only extant record of how the halls looked at the date of drawing. Many were damaged by bombing during the Second World War, and were rebuilt then or later (the present Salters' Hall, for example, dates from 1976). Howard Penton (1882-1960), an English painter of landscapes and marine views, produced a number of series of pencil illustrations of London views that were published early in his career. These are fine examples of Edwardian illustration, drawn with a delicacy and accuracy of handling that is both charming and informative. The Penton Collection of 130 pencil drawings is held at the London Metropolitan Archives. The present collection is likely the largest holding outside that institution. C