Lynton Lamb RDI, FSRA, FSIA 1907 –1977
Lithograph 1951
49.5 x 76 cm
Initialled in the plate original lithograph.
From The School Prints series.
Printed in 1951 for the fourth series of the monumental suite.
£325.00
Condition: Perfect
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£325.00
The School Prints
Towards the end of the Second World War Brenda Rawnsley and her husband Derek had the idea of bringing contemporary art to young children who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to see ‘good’ work. Within a few years Brenda had set up School Prints Ltd to sell original lithographs to schools and had commissioned several of the most important living artists for her scheme.
The printing was undertaken by the Baynard Press from plates drawn by the artists, who were asked to use no more than six colours. The prints, being original lithographs, were often the first real art seen by young people of that period and are typical of their time.
Lynton Lamb RDI, FSRA, FSIA (1907 –1977)
English artist-designer, author, lithographer and illustrator who was notable for his book jacket, poster, architectural decoration and postage stamp designs. He studied at the Central School of Arts and Crafts under William Roberts and Bernard Meninsky, 1928–30. Shared a studio with Victor Pasmore in the 1930s, is featured in Pasmore’s picture The Parisian. Towards the end of the Second World War Brenda Rawnsley and her husband Derek had the idea of bringing contemporary art to young children who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to see ‘good’ work. Within a few years Brenda had set up School Prints Ltd to sell original lithographs to schools and had commissioned several of the most important living artists for her scheme including Braque, Picasso, Leger, Lamb, Lowery and Matisse.
