JOHN MINTON (1917-1957)

Minton’s enjoyment of the Thames brought him two commissions in 1947: a drawing titled ‘London Docks’ for the May magazine Our Time, and three pictures based on the Thames for the July issue of Lilliput, for which H.M. Tomlinson wrote a brief commentary (see also lot 204). Kaye Webb, formerly Lilliput’s art editor, recollected, in conversation with Frances Spalding, that Minton first produced black-and-white ink and wash drawings and was not at all annoyed when asked to rethink the designs in colour. ‘Blackfriars Bridge’ is one of these.

We are very grateful to Frances Spalding for preparing this catalogue entry.