Bidspirit auction | LANCELOT SPEED BRITISH ILLUSTRATION GOUACHE

LANCELOT SPEED BRITISH ILLUSTRATION GOUACHE PAINTING - Lancelot Speed, British, 1860 to 1931, mixed media, ink and gouache and wash, painting depicting a mythological Greek scene with soldiers. Framed. Lancelot Speed was a coastal painter and a British illustrator of books in the Victorian era, usually of a fantastical or romantic nature. He is probably most well known for his illustrations for Andrew Lang's fairy story books. Speed had no formal art training, but became an illustrator working primarily in black and white. Process engraving particularly suited his fine lines, and he was one of the earlier illustrators to benefit from the new technology. One of a kind artwork. Dimensions: Frame 35 1/2 x 25 1/4 in. Image 29 3/4 x 19 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good condition. Signs of wear and Age. Some paint is missing. Refer to photos. Sold as is.