"Reclining Nude I"
Flint's great knowledge of watercolour painting and his natural ability to portray the human form in its wonderful entirety produced an unmistakable and unique style
that has made him famous throughout the world. Many artists have often attempted to copy his style and techniques, but none have ever suceeded in mastering the subtleties
that made his paintings so wonderful.
Russell Flint became a Sir in 1947, and some 15 years later the paintings of Sir William Russell Flint were given the highest possible honour in a
large exhibition at the Royal Academy's, Diploma Gallery.
It was at this time that the Royal Academy president, Mr Wheeler
complimented the art of Russell Flint by describing it as wonderful piece of work and a puzzling skill.
As a successful artist in his own right, Russell Flint took the opportunity to travel, mainly in Europe, and a great deal in France
he painted and drew many scenes, a vast range of landscapes from Switzerland and Scotland to Spain and Italy.
For over 30 years Sir William Russell Flint's signed prints and paintings by have been our speciality
Five hundred limited edition personally signed prints, and unsigned editions published after his death; and a fine collection original watercolours, are on sale.
St. Jean du Cole and Brantome in the Dordogne region of France is where Sir William Russell Flint spent much time. La Chabroulie, www.perigeux.com.
Limited editions, in particular the limited edition signed prints, published before the artist's death in 1969, were in enormous demand at the date of publication,
the whole edition would often take no more than a few hours to completely sell out.
Unlike books, other editions of these prints have never been produced, and apart from the original painting these prints are the only original hand signed, editions,
the early ones being almost one hundred years old.
A true professional and credit to his profession of watercolours, the work of Sir William RussellFlint has the recognition amongst the greatest and most admired art in history.
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David's signed limited edition prints and original paintings exhibit a world class talent of unequalled wonder.
Paintings by an incredibly talented artist, who captured the working lives of everdayday people in the 1960s is now of the geatest importance to both art collectors and and financial investors.
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according to recent studies, is now amongst the most sought
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