Gossip St Jeannet original framed Russell Flint Limited Edition print 1990

  

(With Michael Stewart Fine Blindstamp to bottom left margin). Quantity 850 (This print is no: 79 of 850 pencil to bottom right margin).

Print Size: Approx 19.25" x 26.25" (495mm x 670mm). External Frame Dimensions: Approx: 31.25" x 37.5" (795mm x 950mm). Ready for wall mounting - An excellent quality print, mount and frame. The print is set within a beautiful'french mount' hessian fabric inner and watercolour line and wash mountboard. The mount has 6 lines of colour and a wash band perfectly suited to the print. Set in a large'aged' Gold Gilt Frame with print and mount behind glass. Sir William Russell Flint was surely the greatest watercolour painter of the last century. In a lifetime spanning almost ninety years he fulfilled the role of devoted husband and father, medical illustrator, naval officer, etcher and painter. He enjoyed a dedicated following, was honoured and admired by his peers, and knighted by his monarch. Born in Edinburgh in 1880.

As a painter and became one of the most popular and respected artists of his day. It was not until the 1950s, when Russell Flint was in his seventies, that the publishing of his work gathered real momentum. Between 1951 and his death in 1969 a further 70 titles were released as demand and interest in his work increased.

In all 106 signed limited editions were published by five different publishers from 1924 to 1970. Amongst his early models were professional dancers, actresses and ballerinas but the model he will be forever associated with was Cecilia Green.

She so epitomized his ideal of beauty that he seemed to have been painting her long before they first met in 1953. For the next fifteen years or so she became a trusted confidant and critic as well as his muse.

Flint's success and lasting reputation lie in his extraordinary ability to portray the female form. Whether in oil, tempera or watercolour, in a career spanning 70 years his virtuoso technique allowed him to depict his vision of beauty. This item (Approx 8kg) will be packed professionally to protect the original artwork, frame and glass. Be aware the original glass is not safety glass and therefore cannot be guaranteed to stay intact during transit.

We will do all we can in packing to avoid damage in transit. MORE GENUINE ANTIQUE MAPS FROM RARE MAPS AND PRINTS.