Recently when I was browsing a local shop I came across this intriguing frame with four pencil drawings of London attractions. Something about this group of drawings, kept calling me back to look again and again. It doesn’t really go with any theme I have in my home, nor is it a photo of flowers (which is usually what would attract me).
I found it unusual and am amazed by each individual drawing. So I of course, brought it home. I can’t stop looking at all the ornate details.
Piccadilly Circus
Trafalgar Square
Big Ben
Westminster Church
All pieces are signed WJ Maskell dated ‘67. I’ve been looking online this evening and I can’t find anything about this artist on the internet or whether these are originals or not. The paper on the back of the frame looks fragile and vintage. I wouldn’t want to take it apart to determine if it is an authentic pencil drawing… Sometimes I guess we may never know if our items are worth more than just what speaks to us. However, if anyone out there knows anything about this artist or the nature of these prints? Please do share! Thanks so much for coming by to visit today!
To see what else I am linking to this week – please check my “Cottage Links” label…xoxo, tracie
11 comments:
Very nice artwork. I would love to go to London! Sorry, I don't know anything that will help you but do post if you find the information you are looking for!
:)
Cindy
Those are lovely drawings of places in London. I've been lucky enough to see all of those places in person.
These are great. Doesn't matter that they don't really "go" with what you usually buy - I'm sure you'll enjoy them for years.
What a great find. Isn't it amazing what speaks to us-whether it is really our style or not? I hope you can find out something about the author- xo Diana
Oh my, these are beautiful.
They look like prints that would be framed in a grouping with other pencil drawings like the expensive framed art pieces like Restoration Home.
Love them,
I should share mine, you inspired me to get mine framed and up on the walls.
Xox
Dore
Keep inspiring your beauty.
Tracie,
These are wonderful drawings. I do hope you find a place to hang them in your house. I would have been tempted to bring them home too.
Yael from Home Garden Diggers
Tracie these are wonderful renderings! very detailed. It is always intriguing when the artist is unknown! Keep digging...
xoxo
Karena
2012 Artists Series
Those are just beautiful pieces!! I have not heard of him but his work is wonderful. Enjoy!!
Judy
So pretty, you definitely found some great pieces!
Hi
I have a number of prints by Maskell. he did London, Bath, Edinburgh, Oxford & Cambridge Colleges & most Cathedrals. All pen & ink. Mine are A2 size.
I have around 50 in all and especially love the Bath set of 4 as I live nearby. I find the stark pen strokes very good.
Don't know much about Maskell though.
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