Rowland Emett's Solar Power

Rowland Emett's fuel-economy train from 1949 is an open-air affair that apparently relies on the skillful use of mirrors for solar-powered steam propulsion and the concurrent use of umbrellas to protect engineers and passengers from the blazing English sun. It scarcely resembles any train in existence, but nothing is too farfetched for Mr. Emett's imagination. Annals of a Branch Line was a series that ran in Punch. The original artwork is in "The Illustrators 2014" show at the Chris Beetles Gallery.

Rowland Emett, Annals of a Branch Line II--Example of Fuel-Economy System in Operation
Punch, June 8, 1949, page 623

Chris Beetles Gallery:  "The Illustrators 2014"

http://www.chrisbeetles.com/gallery/cartoons/annals-branch-line-no-11-example-fuel-economy-system-operation.html

Number XI from the same series:

Rowland Emett, Annals of a Branch Line XI--The evening train arrives at Smugglers' Reach
Punch, June 15, 1949, page 651

Note:  You can find a bit more herein about Punch cartoons.

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The Illustrators 2014 at Chris Beetles

The Chris Beetles Gallery is offering its annual outstanding selection of illustration art. As in previous years, the show is accompanied by a lavishly-produced catalogue. The cover illustration is called "Fairy Stories" and is by Helen Jacobs. Not surprisingly, the original art has already been sold. The exhibition and sale opened today and runs through January 3, 2015.

Chris Beetles Gallery:  "The Illustrators:  The British Art of Illustration 1800-2014"

Helen Jacobs, "Fairy Stories"

Chris Beetles Gallery:  "The Illustrators: 2014"

http://www.chrisbeetles.com/gallery/fairy-fantasy/fairies/fairy-stories.html

Note:  Perhaps I can interest you in a few other posts about the Chris Beetles Gallery.

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Ronald Searle: Financing the Farm

An illustration for a Lloyds Bank brochure on Financing the Farm shows Ronald Searle's more fanciful side. This branch manager not only finances the farm, he seems to work there and is a part of it.

Ronald Searle, Financing the Farm, Illustration 8, Lloyds Bank Brochure
"The branch manager is the key man because he is in a position
to build up a close relationship with his farmer customer."

12 Blythe Road
July 8, 2014, Lot 112

http://25blytheroad.irostrum.com/BiddingProcess/BiddingScreen/5102

November 15, 2014 Update:  This artwork is now being offered by Chris Beetles, Ltd., London as part of "The Illustrators 2014" sale. It has been a longstanding practice of the gallery to purchase Mr. Searle's work at auction and from various internet sellers in order to be able to offer it to the gallery's clientele. Works such as this one purchased at 25 Blythe Street carry a 20% buyer's premium. A quick calculation indicates a dealer markup of 170%, less expenses.

Chris Beetles Gallery:  "The Illustrators 2014"

http://www.chrisbeetles.com/gallery/professions-occupations/banking-finance/financing-farm-branch-manager-key-man-because-he-pos

Ronald Searle, Financing the Farm, Illustration 8, Lloyds Bank Brochure
"The branch manager is the key man because he is in a position
to build up a close relationship with his farmer customer."

Note:  On Perpetua, you can see more Ronald Searle advertising art including another illustration for Lloyds bank.

Of course, there are more posts about Ronald Searle on this blog as well. You knew that.

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