Lawson-Wood
is best known for his Merry Monkeys, which,
over the years, tended to be repetitive and unchallenging. This set
of illustrations to Nursery Rhymes, c1930, show what a range of characters
and compositions he was capable of. He has a great sense of composition,
and can really draw. The minor mannerisms such as highlit apple cheeks
tend to pall, but the vigour of his flying scene above, is a joy to
behold. |