KAY NIXON (1895 - 1988) Watercolour & Pencil - Indian Leopard In Tree
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KAY NIXON (1895-1988) Original watercolour & pencil - Leopard in tree
A lovely original work by Kay Nixon of a leopard in a tree
Nixon was a talented British animal illustrator noted for an orientalist approach and sharp clarity to the subject, reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints. She lived in India for 25 years, where she illustrated for the Time of India Press, designed 30 nature posters for the Indian State Railways, painted horse portraits and a mural of wild ducks f...or the Bombay Natural History Museum. After returning to England, she wrote and illustrated numerous children's animal stories and painted animal portraits. Kay's best know illustration is Brer Rabbit and furry farmyard friends. She was the recipient of many awards and medals and made an 'Academic of Italy with Gold Medal' in 1980. She exhibited in 1920-26 in Birmingham and Coventry. She studied at the Camden and Birmingham Schools of Art. She illustrated in 40 books , five of which she wrote herself
There are a few marks to the edge of the paper (see photos) but the main image is in good vintage condition
30cm high x 26.5cm wide
If you require more images please do not hesitate to emailPOSTAGE UKAll items under £50 will be sent 1st Class recorded or if over 2kgs by Courier
All items over £50 will be sent Royal Mail Special Delivery
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Buyer must pay all import duties, taxes and charges
Please do not expect items to be as new, as they are antique or vintage and will of course show some signs of wear. All items are described as accurately as possible.Multiple buys usually mean cheaper packing and postage costs except when overseas purchases exceed 2 kilos.Items will be posted within 48 hours of payment received
A lovely original work by Kay Nixon of a leopard in a tree
Nixon was a talented British animal illustrator noted for an orientalist approach and sharp clarity to the subject, reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints. She lived in India for 25 years, where she illustrated for the Time of India Press, designed 30 nature posters for the Indian State Railways, painted horse portraits and a mural of wild ducks f...or the Bombay Natural History Museum. After returning to England, she wrote and illustrated numerous children's animal stories and painted animal portraits. Kay's best know illustration is Brer Rabbit and furry farmyard friends. She was the recipient of many awards and medals and made an 'Academic of Italy with Gold Medal' in 1980. She exhibited in 1920-26 in Birmingham and Coventry. She studied at the Camden and Birmingham Schools of Art. She illustrated in 40 books , five of which she wrote herself
There are a few marks to the edge of the paper (see photos) but the main image is in good vintage condition
30cm high x 26.5cm wide
If you require more images please do not hesitate to emailPOSTAGE UKAll items under £50 will be sent 1st Class recorded or if over 2kgs by Courier
All items over £50 will be sent Royal Mail Special Delivery
Overseas buyers International bidders please email for shipping costs. I am happy to ship worldwide. All items under 2 kilos will be sent Royal Mail International Signed ForIf over 2 kilos at the best priced courier servicePAYPAL only pleasePayment must be received within 7 days of close of auction.
Buyer must pay all import duties, taxes and charges
Please do not expect items to be as new, as they are antique or vintage and will of course show some signs of wear. All items are described as accurately as possible.Multiple buys usually mean cheaper packing and postage costs except when overseas purchases exceed 2 kilos.Items will be posted within 48 hours of payment received
