- A PANDEMONIUM OF HIS FAVOURITE THEMES  -

THURLOW (Major Edward Hovell, officer in the Royal Horse Artillery and skilled amateur artist, 1839-1925). 

Fabulously-conceived large original pen & ink sketch done by Thurlow as the illustrated title page to an album, 1864.

Original oval-shaped pen and ink sketch on cream tinted card. Laid down to an album page (verso blank). Dated in pencil at base '1863-64'. Signed in initials 'E.H.T.', on the lower edge of the sketch. Size: (sketch) - 20cm x 15.4 / album page - 39.5cm x 26.6cm.

Very Good condition. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images.

This original pen and ink sketch was done by Thurlow as the illustrated title page to one of his albums of artwork. It combines together in a visual cacophony some of Thurlow's favourite themes, in particular equestrianism, military pursuits, hunting and portraiture.

Thurlow, of Buckham Hill House, Uckfield, was born in Beverley, Yorkshire, the son of Reverend Chancellor Thurlow. He was educated at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, and served in the Royal Horse Artillery, with tours in India and Ireland. He was an avid amateur artist, capturing the humorous side of his army and private life throughout his long career.

Provenance: Extracted by us from an album of original artwork by Thurlow, dated 1860s. Full details available on request.