A Pencil Study of a Classical Bust | Ernest Roose (Belgian 1887-1965 ) Countryhouse his flock of sheep resting

his flock of sheep resting peacefully before him in a serene

Now with a Bahri over print which has created a wonderful colour and texture

An original 1850s hand‑coloured copperplate engraving from A History of the Earth and Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith

Work height 51cm / 20”

printed from copper plates

A Pencil Study of a Classical Bust | Ernest Roose (Belgian 1887-1965 ) Countryhouse his flock of sheep restingPencil study of a classical bust on heavy gauge paper Signed E. Roose 1938. Ernest Roose was a gifted lithographer born in 1887. In 1921, he took over his father Franois's stone printing studio in Belgium and continued to develop it. He is known for his Art Deco posters, including an iconic design for Kempo sodas Unframed and in clean condition. Blindstamp on lower right corner. Height 63cm 24. 8 Width 50cm 19. 6