Artist: Sydney Horne Shepherd

Title: 'Temptation'  (an original signed painting in watercolour - unframed)

Description: Scottish painter and printmaker Horne Shepherd (1909-1993) is noted in particular for his figure subjects, often nudes, and his still lifes.  He was born in Dundee and he studied at Dundee School of Art and then at the Glasgow School of Art in the late 1920s.  He came to London in the mid 1930s, and later exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artists, New English Art Club, London Group, Leicester Galleries, Redfern Gallery, Royal Scottish Academy and Society of Scottish Artists, etc.  He moved to West Sussex later in life.  We understand that an exhibition to mark the centenary of his birth is due to be held in Dundee in October 2009.

We recently acquired a further selection of paintings, drawings and prints which came originally directly from Horne Shepherd's studio. The main item shown here is an original watercolour of two women in an interior, which is signed lower right and is likely to date from the 1960s or early 1970s. It measures about 15 x 10.6 inches, and is unframed.  This work is in good condition, save for a small tear to the left hand edge of the paper which will not be visible once the work is framed.

We are also showing here two further works by Horne Shepherd (images 2 & 3). Both of these are signed by the artist and are unframed and in good condition.  Brief details are 'The Art Class' (watercolour and gouache 10" x 7" image size c1950/60s - £65) and 'The Seasons - Summer'  (screenprint 18.2" x 15" image size on paper 24.8" x 20", editioned #14 of 14, circa late 1960s/early 1970s - £75)...

Price: £100 - for 'Temptation'

Size: 15 x 10.6 inches (image size of 'Temptation')

Shipping: ££6 to mainland UK via Special Delivery for each unframed work or for a group of small works on paper sent at the same time. Please enquire for other delivery destinations.

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