REGINALD MOUNT (1906-1979) An original cartoon illustration featuring two members of the Household Cavalry possibly for Punch Magazine or similar publication
REGINALD MOUNT (1906-1979) An original cartoon illustration featuring two members of the Household Cavalry possibly for Punch Magazine or similar publication
REGINALD MOUNT (1906-1979) An original cartoon illustration, possibly for Punch Magazine, or similar publication, circa 1960.
The caricature features a humorous scene of two members of the Household Cavalry (Blues and Royals / Life Guards) wearing Albert Helmets. The drawing bearing typed caption: “I just can’t do a thing with mine in this weather”. Inscribed verso ‘Cartoon by Reginald Mount’
The work is in ink, on paper, mounted to artists board initialled to lower right, with tracing paper overlay.
Dimensions: The board approximately 30.2cm high x 33cm wide
Condition report: Very good condition overall – minor discolouration to edges. Corners rounded and with some separation between paper and board. Displays very well.
Reginald Mount OBE (1906 – 1979) was a British artist and graphic designer know particularly for his poster designs. During the Second World War he worked for the Ministry for Information producing propaganda and public safety posters. Mount first began working here with Eileen Evans, who would become his long-term collaborator.
Many of Reginald Mount’s posters are instantly recognisable including his now iconic design for Ealing Studios Comedy The Ladykillers (1955).
Reginald Mount and Eileen Evans formed the Mount/ Evans Studio during the 1950s where their output included posters, album cover art and promotional material of all types. The Keep Britain Tidy illustrations from this period are perhaps some of their most famous. Reginald Mount pieces do not often appear on the market, the original artwork for The Ladykillers sold in 2019 for over £12,000.
For further reading about the artist see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reginald_Mount
This Reginald Mount Household Cavalry cartoon is one of several works by the artist and his studio available in our store. To see more follow this link: REGINALD MOUNT (1906-1979) An original cartoon illustration for Punch Magazine, circa 1960.
Dimensions: The board approximately 30.2cm high x 33cm wide
Price: £300
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Condition Report: Very good condition overall – minor discolouration to edges. Corners rounded and with some separation between paper and board. Displays very well.