Bio
Rowel Boyd Friers Born April 1920, died September 1998, was a cartoonist, illustrator, painter and lithographer. Friers grew up in the Lagan Village area of Belfast. He was apprenticed to the Belfast lithographic firm S. C. Allen and Co, and studied at the Belfast College of Art from 1935 to 1942. He began publishing his cartoons in the 1940s, concentrating on political cartooning with the advent of the “Troubles” in the late 1960s. His work appeared in Punch (magazine), the Radio Times, London Opinion, the Daily Express, the Sunday Independent (Ireland), Dublin Opinion and many others. Aside from cartooning, Friers was a leading figure in the Ulster Watercolour Society, and his oil paintings hang in the National Portrait Gallery (London), the gallery of the Ulster Museum, and many other collections. He illustrated more than 30 books, including John Pepper’s Ulster dialect books and an American edition of the works of W. B. Yeats. He was a keen actor and television performer, with a talent for mimicry, serving as President of the Ulster Association of Drama Festivals and appearing regularly on chat shows. He was awarded the MBE in 1977. He was President of the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts from 1993 to 1997
Condition
Image in (Great condition) looks to have had the start of another composition in left hand side and artist painted over it Frame in (Great condition) has some minor paint marks to frame also may have some minor Chipping and scratching on frame plus usual wear marks from use and displaying consistent with age see photos as photos play an important role in description of condition – Artwork will be Shipped in a picture box made by us from Cardboard and Foam packaging to suit the size of your individual Artwork we will Ship your Artwork within 1-2 working days from sale send us a message so we can do combined postage where possible and safe to do so THIS may save you money if you buy more than one Artwork Please note that some Artworks cannot be combined because of delicate nature e.g. Delicate Glass fragile frames
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Most of the art work we sell are of an antique or vintage era and reflect this in condition they are not in new condition unless stipulated we have a scale we use of Excellent Condition: No visible flaws Chips scratches or wear – Great Condition: May have flaws Chips scratches and wear – Good Condition: Does have significant flaws Chips scratches and wear in as found condition
TMC229194W
Postal package 67cm x 57cm x 11cm weight 2.6kg
