Circle Of Vernon Hill, Nereids

Circle Of Vernon Hill, NereidsAn intriguing early 20th century ink drawing depicting five nereids emerging from the waves. In Greek mythology, nereids are sea nymphs the female spirits of sea waters. They were known for their beautiful voices and often accompanied Poseidon, the god of the sea. The drawing is signed ED Hill and we believe this probably relates to the painter, sculptor and illustrator Vernon Hill (1887 1953). Its dated 1927, which is the year that Vernon Hill

Note the use of light and shade on the model’s back to capture every undulation

It could be cleaned but we prefer it as it is

But perhaps his greatest achievement was a commission to provide decorative works for the Royal Danish Theatre

Paterson’s middle name was a tribute to John Constable who was deeply admired by his father

It’s said that he was so obsessed with perfecting his skills that he often chose to live among cows and sheep rather than people

The etching is signed in pencil and framed/glazed

depiction by this well-known portraitist

no other item of her toilette is really so influential

Very worn with various paint losses and dents

It’s likely that the artist was a keen amateur and perhaps even a friend or family member

His daughter

Christian Klaus was a highly skilled German painter that trained in Nuremberg and Munich