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Russell Sidney Reeve RE RBA (British, 1895-1970)


from the thousands who go to art school at whatever epoch and whatever is taught, only a ten will emerge with an original voice… (Eduardo Paolozzi on the artist, 1992)

Russell Reeve was born in Norwich in 1895. He was encouraged to paint from an early age and attended the Norwich School of Art in 1908, later training to become an architect in the Norwich City Engineer's Department from 1908-1914.

During the First World War whilst a Lieutenant with the Royal Engineers in France, his drawings came to the attention of William Rothenstein, who was later Principal of the Royal College of Art, and Eric Kennington. Upon his return to England, both artists put him forward for a place at the Slade School of Art. He attended the Slade from 1919 to 1922. Under the guidance of Henry Tonks and Philip Wilson Steer, Russell developed into a confident draughtsman and was awarded the first prize for figure drawing, the Orpen Bursary and the Robert Ross Scholarship.

Although Reeve made his home in London, much of his family lived in Suffolk and it was there that he drew the animals, landscapes and people that came to characterise his work. His later oeuvre became more European in theme and the people and landscapes of the Mediterranean featured heavily.

The artist exhibited regularly during his lifetime at the Royal Academy, The Royal Society of British Artist and at the New English Art Club. The Tate Gallery, the V & A Museum, the Imperial War Museum, as well as at the City of Bradford and City of Sheffield Museums and the Government Art Collections have all acquired his work.

References: Chloe Bennett, Russell Sidney Reeve, Selected Works, Ipswich, 1992; Robert Travers, Russell Sidney Reeve, Selected Works, 1993
Exhibited: Ipswich, Christchurch Mansion, Russell Sidney Reeve, Selected Works, April, 1992; London, Piano Nobile Fine Paintings, Russell Sidney Reeve, Selected Works, 1993.


Russell Reeve. At the Fairground


At the Fairground
Watercolour and crayon on paper
signed by the artist
with estate stamp to reverse
37 x 39 cm.

£950 (framed)


Russell Reeve. Fen Farm

Fen Farm, Burstall (Suffolk)
Watercolour over crayon on paper
1938
signed, titled and dated
34 x 50cm
Provenance: Maskew Miller Gallery (Cape Town), Belgrave Gallery, London.

£850 (framed)


Russell Reeve. In the Orwell Valley

In the Orwell Valley
Watercolour over pencil on paper, signed, titled and dated '23 by the artist
18 x 25cm.

£350 (framed)


Russell Reeve. Cow tower and cathedral Norwich

Cow Tower and Cathedral, Norwich
watercolour, signed and titled by the artist
25.5 x 39cm.

£425 (framed)


Russell Reeve. Farmyard in Hendonch

Farmyard in Hendon
watercolour and crayon on paper, 1924
signed, titled and dated '22.6.24' by the artist
studio stamp to reverse
25.5 x 30cm.

£420 (framed)


Russell Reeve. Eaton, Norwich

Eaton, Norwich
watercolour over pencil on paper
signed (twice) and dated '1927' by the artist
studio stamp to reverse
25 x 35cm.

£460 (framed)


Russell Reeve. Spring at the Fruit Farm, Sproughton

Spring at the Fruit Farm, Sproughton
watercolour over pencil on paper
signed, titled and dated '25' by the artist
studio stamp to reverse
17.5 x 24.5cm.

£300 (framed)


Russell Reeve. At Eaton, Norwich

At Eaton, Norwich
watercolour over pencil on paper
signed and dated '23,' titled on the reverse
studio stamp to reverse
17 x 25cm.

£350 (framed)


Russell Reeve. Freston

Freston
watercolour over pencil on paper
signed, titled and dated '1926' by the artist
studio stamp to reverse
25 x 35cm.

£460 (framed)


Russell Reeve. Vlana de Castello



Viana do Castello
Watercolour over pencil on paper
signed, titled and dated '57 by the artist
with estate stamp to reverse
39 x 28 cm.

£750 (framed)


Russell Reeve. Family Group on Bench



Family group on bench
watercolour and red chalk on paper
with estate stamp to reverse
27 x 20 cm. (irregular)

£550 (framed)


Russell Reeve. Boy with Flat Cap


Boy with Flat Cap
pencil and watercolour on paper
1920
signed and dated by the artist
33.5 x 25.5 cm.
with estate stamp to reverse.

£350 (framed in gilt)


Russell Reeve. John Reeve



John Reeve
Charcoal on paper
titled on the reverse by the artist in pencil
36.5 x 26 cm.
studio stamp to reverse

£320 (framed in gilt)


Russell Reeve. Mother and Child



Mother and Child

Charcoal and Sanguine on blue paper
19 x 24 cm.
studio stamp to reverse

£250 (framed)


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