ILLUSTRATION ART: John Beaven (British, active 1940s – 1970s): Portrait of a Lady on blue background

John Beaven (British, active 1940s – 1970s): Portrait of a Lady on blue background – An original illustration artwork, for an unknown assignment , circa 1960s, portrait painting in mixed media on heavy stock paper, 11 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches

 

John Beaven was a commercial artist working during the mid 20th century, producing works as a poster designer, animator, book illustrator and graphic designer.

During the course of his career Beaven worked as an animator and background illustrator during the 1940s, for Halas & Batchelor, producing post war public information cartoons on behalf of the British Central Office of Information. Additionally he worked on the Look & Learn series and designed educational posters for children.

This work is an original piece originally acquired from the archive collection of the artist. The measurements relate to the paper on which the artwork is placed.

Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches

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Condition Report: Overall condition good with some marks minor and surface dirt to margin (see images).

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