R.E. Poole - Original Ink Drawing with Hand Colouring - Signed and Dated 1944 Artist: R.E. Poole Medium: Pen and ink with hand-applied watercolour and gouache Date: 1944 Description A charming original ink drawing by R.E. Poole, signed and dated 1944. The composition depicts a bearded gentleman in period dress, standing at a rustic wooden fence beside a gnarled tree. The figure holds a curved implement, possibly a scythe or pruning tool, suggesting a rural or agricultural theme. The scene is rendered with meticulous pen linework employing fine cross-hatching and parallel line techniques to create depth and shadow across the landscape, clothing, and foliage. The artist has selectively applied hand colouring in muted earth tones—ochre, yellow ochre, and subtle brown washes—to highlight the tree bark, the figure's garments, and ground vegetation. This restrained use of colour against the predominantly monochromatic ink work creates an elegant visual balance characteristic of mid-twentieth-century illustration. Technical Details The drawing demonstrates sophisticated draughtsmanship with particular attention to anatomical accuracy in the figure and naturalistic rendering of the gnarled tree trunk. The linear perspective and atmospheric effects achieved through varied line density show the artist's command of traditional illustration techniques. The composition is well-balanced, with the vertical elements of the fence posts and tree contrasting effectively against the horizontal landscape. Frame Size: 32cm H x 24cm W The clipping notes that the exhibition was opened by Dr. A. L. Lincoln of Woodend and organised in cooperation with the Council of British Brewers, reflecting the post-war cultural movement to democratise access to contemporary art.
Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia
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