Graham Rust B.1942. British School. Watercolour and gouache drawing. A study of a country house in a landscape set within a laurel and palm cartouche, Ragley Hall, Warwickshire. 15.5 by 15.5 cms. Date stamp to reverse 8 May 1978.
Graham Rust is internationally known for his murals, ceiling paintings and book illustration. Very much in the tradition of Rex Whistler. Rust's work "The Temptation" at Ragley Hall created between 1969 and 1983 is arguably his most important work. The present drawing, a charming view of the house was executed during his time working on the project.
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