Eric Kennington RA (British, 1888 - 1960): a collection of original wartime portrait studies, comprising: 'Study of a soldier smoking a pipe' (with a study of a gentleman drinking verso), pencil and chalk, signed, 37.5cm by 26cm, 'Study of a Soldier', red chalk heightened with white, signed with initials, 25cm by 24cm, 'Bruce, 52nd HTC', charcoal and chalk, titled and inscribed, 25.5cm by 24cm, 'Taffy, Mess Corporal', charcoal and chalk, titled, 27cm by 24cm, 'Portrait of a Man Wearing Glasses', charcoal and chalk, 27.5cm by 24cm, 'Study of Lady', charcoal and chalk, signed, 29cm by 23.5cm, 'Study of a Lady Wearing Glasses', pencil and chalk, 37.5cm by 26cm, together with a folio cover of pencil studies of cars and a tank, 55cm by 37cm, all unframed, (ARR).

NB: In August 1940 the War Artists Advisory Committee offered Eric Kennington a full time roll to work for the air ministry and he produced over a hundred portraits of aircrew and pilots, including Squadron Leaders Douglas Bader, Roderick Learoyd and Adolph Malan. Travelling around the UK he drew the military personel of not only the RAF but also the Army, spending time wih the 11th Armoured Division in Yorkshire. Kennington recognised the bravery and heroism of everyone that played their part capturing the individual character of all that sat for him. From Squadron Leaders to office clerks, he approached every portrait with the same reverence and respect.

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