AN ENGLISH CUBIST

WILLIAM ROBERTS:

Large Family at Table

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Large Family at Table, c.1953
Pen and ink, 17.5 cm x 15 cm

Artwork used on the front cover of later printings of the booklet Salads for All Seasons published by Ernest Cooper’s London Health Centre Ltd. Most LHC publications were reissued with William Roberts's designs by 1953, and it is likely that this drawing was produced around this date.
PROVENANCE: Ernest Cooper> Sotheby's 3 Mar. 1999 (lot 120, with 12 other drawings, £10,925) > Abbott & Holder
EXHIBITION HISTORY: Worthing 1972 (it is likely, but not confirmed, that this was exhibited at Worthing as one of the '5 cover designs for publications for The London Health Centre'), Abbot & Holder 1999 (where dated c.1945)