Robert Hunter (XX), attributed to - Black Beauty
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Original hand-painted illustration for the Purnell Color Classics edition of Black Beauty, attributed to Robert Hunter, circa 1978, oil painting, 50 cm by 55 cm, United Kingdom, signed, original edition, period 1970-1980, in good condition.
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Original painting by Robert Hunter, painted for the Purnell edition of Black Beauty by Anna Sewell.
Black Beauty is one of the best-known horse stories in English literature. Anna Sewell wrote the book in the 19th century; it originally appeared in 1877 and became a classic of juvenile literature.
The offered painting is connected to the Purnell Color Classics edition from circa 1978. This reissue was part of a series in which famous literary classics were republished for a young audience, featuring richly illustrated covers and illustrations. Purnell released several well-known stories during this period as attractive, vividly illustrated children's books.
It is an original hand-painted illustration and not a printed reproduction. On the back is the title Black Beauty and the name Robert Hunter.
The painting depicts Black Beauty and other horses in a dynamic scene and is executed as original hand-painted illustration work.
Details:
Artist: Robert Hunter
Title: Black Beauty
Publisher/Series: Purnell Color Classics
Year of publication: circa 1978
Medium: original painting
The original painting is an interesting piece for collectors of classic children's books, horse books, original book illustrations and vintage illustration art.
Carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
Original painting by Robert Hunter, painted for the Purnell edition of Black Beauty by Anna Sewell.
Black Beauty is one of the best-known horse stories in English literature. Anna Sewell wrote the book in the 19th century; it originally appeared in 1877 and became a classic of juvenile literature.
The offered painting is connected to the Purnell Color Classics edition from circa 1978. This reissue was part of a series in which famous literary classics were republished for a young audience, featuring richly illustrated covers and illustrations. Purnell released several well-known stories during this period as attractive, vividly illustrated children's books.
It is an original hand-painted illustration and not a printed reproduction. On the back is the title Black Beauty and the name Robert Hunter.
The painting depicts Black Beauty and other horses in a dynamic scene and is executed as original hand-painted illustration work.
Details:
Artist: Robert Hunter
Title: Black Beauty
Publisher/Series: Purnell Color Classics
Year of publication: circa 1978
Medium: original painting
The original painting is an interesting piece for collectors of classic children's books, horse books, original book illustrations and vintage illustration art.
Carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
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Artist
Robert Hunter (XX), attributed to
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Black Beauty
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Year
1978
Condition
Good condition
Height
50 cm
Width
55 cm
Style
Contemporary
Period
1970-1980
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