Drawing by Leonard Rosoman RA : from Image magazine 3, Winter 1949 - 50
Seen in the article on Leonard Rosoman that appears in the Image Magazine 3, published by Art & Techics of London, for Winter 1949 - 50. The drawing drew heavily on Rosoman's wartime work as a volunteer fire fighter in London during the Blitz before he became an Official War Artist. Rosoman had lost a close friend during one raid and one of his most powerful works "A house collapsing on two firemen" was said to have been, understandably, one of his most personal.
This fine work was apparently commissioned for the Chubb company who manufactured both safes and fire alarm systems - it captures a city blaze in great detail and feeling.
Drawing by Leonard Rosoman RA : from Image magazine 3, Winter 1949 - 50
Seen in the article on Leonard Rosoman that appears in the Image Magazine 3, published by Art & Techics of London, for Winter 1949 - 50. The drawing drew heavily on Rosoman's wartime work as a volunteer fire fighter in London during the Blitz before he became an Official War Artist. Rosoman had lost a close friend during one raid and one of his most powerful works "A house collapsing on two firemen" was said to have been, understandably, one of his most personal.
This fine work was apparently commissioned for the Chubb company who manufactured both safes and fire alarm systems - it captures a city blaze in great detail and feeling.