John Shapland (British, 1865-1928) Five architectural studie...

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John Shapland (British, 1865-1928) Five architectural studies of capitals each with blind E. S. K. stamp watercolour over pencil the largest example 9 x 6cm (sight); together with two studies of Medieval ornamentation in the style of illuminated manuscripts, and a decorative border, each also stamped ESK (8) The blind stamp likely refers to Examined South Kensington, indicating that the present works were likely examination or study pieces carried out early in Shapland's career. Provenance: A private collection of works by John Shapland, including contents of the artist's studio Published in Peter D. Thomas, Exeter's Lost Artist, John Shapland, pub. 2016