Lot 1559
‡CHARLES WALTER SIMPSON (1885-1971)
THE RODEO GROUP: A. V. ELLISON, AMATEUR
Inscribed Sketched in the Arena June 21st and A. V. Ellison, amateur, black crayon
26 x 33.5cm.
* In 1924, Bodley Head published Simpson's first book, `El Rodeo`. The sketches were executed at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley and the artist had to tie his materials to his body, all the while alert to the need to move swiftly should a steer or bronco head his way.
Exhibited: Penzance, Newlyn Art Gallery, October 1988
