Lot 1813
‡WILLIAM ROBERTS, RA (1895-1980)
DESIGN FOR `THE FLYING DUTCHMAN`
Inscribed `The Flying Dutchman`, pen and ink and pencil
21 x 15.5cm.
Exhibited: London, Hamet Gallery, Retrospective Exhibition of Paintings: William Roberts, February-March 1971; and, at the same venue, William Roberts, RA, April 1973; London, Parkin Gallery, William Roberts RA: An Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings, November-December 1976.
* Probably a study for an early unfinished painting. Wagner's `The Flying Dutchman` was produced at Covent Garden in May 1913 and was performed at the Queen's Hall in April 1914 and September 1918. Roberts may have derived this theme from attending one of these performances.
