Untitled, Figures

William Russell Flint (1880-1969)

William Russell Flint was born in Edinburgh in 1880, artist William Russell Flint achieved renown as one of the greatest illustrators and watercolour painters of the 20th century. Although he worked in all manners of media, he remains best known for his watercolours and his many depictions of the female body in muted, ochre hues, infusing his images with a studied sense of realism.

Flint studied at the Royal Institution School of Art, Hammersmith School of Art, and Heatherley’s School of Art. After working as a medical illustrator and undertaking a stint serving in the RNVR and RAF during World War I, Flint began painting abroad, accompanied by his wife, Sibylle, an artist’s model.

Flint went on to create many artworks for the publication The Illustrated London News, and also provided illustrations for editions of books such as The Canterbury Tales. Among many illustrious positions, he served as president of the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolour for 20 years. Best known for landscapes and his mastery of the female form, Sir William Russell Flint received a knighthood in 1947 for his artistic contributions. His work is found in numerous private and public collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester, and the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. 

 Collectors the world-over enjoy William Russell Flint paintings and prints.

Medium: pencil sketch.

Size: 14cm x 9cm.

Condition: this drawing is probable about 100 years old and it has some signs of aging with foxing present. It has recently been remounted with archival materials to protect it for many years to come.