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George F Pennington Monogrammed Original Early 20th Century Antique Ink Drawing on Card English Castle Ruins Landscape
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George F Pennington Monogrammed Original Early 20th Century Antique Ink Drawing on Card English Castle Ruins Landscape

1900 - 1920
Description

Type of artwork: An Original Vintage Ink Drawing

Artist and Signature: The Painting is signed with a monogram by.....

George Farquhar PENNINGTON

He sometimes signed his work with a monogram. Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, the son of a Wesleyan minister, he trained with a firm of architects at Leeds before setting up on his own. He was a successful architect before he retired to take up painting, unsurprisingly he was particularly attracted by interesting buildings and old bridges, the design of Wesleyan chapels being one of his specialities. In 1935, after retirement and determined to learn to paint, he and his wife Hilda travelled through several Mediterranean countries.

In 1939 they settled in Carbis Bay, Pennington studying at John Leonard Fuller's St Ives School of Painting. He put on exhibitions in St Ives in the following years, featuring Sicily and the fruits of a five month sketching tour of Southern Spain and Morocco. His oils, particularly of St Ives street scenes, show the influence of John Anthony PARK. Before the Second World War, he was a member of the Newlyn Society of Artists and a candidate for their hanging committee afterwards. On the death of his wife in 1957 he moved to Chichester, joining local societies but still exhibiting with STISA until 1959.

An Historical English Castle Ruins Scene

Approximate age of artwork: Circa early 1900's

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: This item is sold loose and ready to frame

Condition Report: Considered to be in good condition. Please see photos.

Size of drawing 15 x 24 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
0.02cm (0.01")
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Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Ink Landscape Drawing to the 1920s.

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Description
Type of artwork: An Original Vintage Ink Drawing

Artist and Signature: The Painting is signed with a monogram by.....

George Farquhar PENNINGTON

He sometimes signed his work with a monogram.

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Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, the son of a Wesleyan minister, he trained with a firm of architects at Leeds before setting up on his own.
Strickland & Russell

He was a successful architect before he retired to take up painting, unsurprisingly he was particularly attracted by interesting buildings and old bridges, the design of Wesleyan chapels being one of his specialities. In 1935, after retirement and determined to learn to paint, he and his wife Hilda travelled through several Mediterranean countries.

fig 1. An early twentieth-century black ink drawing on cream card depicting ruined castle structures surrounded by foliage and trees.
fig 1. George F Pennington Monogrammed Original Early 20th Century Antique Ink Drawing on Card English Castle Ruins Landscape

In 1939 they settled in Carbis Bay, Pennington studying at John Leonard Fuller's St Ives School of Painting. He put on exhibitions in St Ives in the following years, featuring Sicily and the fruits of a five month sketching tour of Southern Spain and Morocco. His oils, particularly of St Ives street scenes, show the influence of John Anthony PARK. Before the Second World War, he was a member of the Newlyn Society of Artists and a candidate for their hanging committee afterwards. On the death of his wife in 1957 he moved to Chichester, joining local societies but still exhibiting with STISA until 1959.

fig 2. An early twentieth-century black ink drawing on cream card depicting ruined castle structures surrounded by foliage and trees.
fig 2. George F Pennington Monogrammed Original Early 20th Century Antique Ink Drawing on Card English Castle Ruins Landscape

An Historical English Castle Ruins Scene

Approximate age of artwork: Circa early 1900's

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: This item is sold loose and ready to frame

Condition Report: Considered to be in good condition. Please see photos.

Size of drawing 15 x 24 cm

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
0.02cm (0.01")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Ink Landscape Drawing to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215898
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George F Pennington Monogrammed Original Early 20th Century Antique Ink Drawing on Card English Castle Ruins Landscape

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An early twentieth-century black ink drawing on cream card depicting ruined castle structures surrounded by foliage and trees.
George F Pennington Monogrammed Original early 20th Century Antique Ink Drawing on Card English Castle Ruins Landscape
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An early twentieth-century black ink drawing on cream card depicting ruined castle structures surrounded by foliage and trees.
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  • ObjectOriginal Artworks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialInk, Card
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsCross-hatching, Castle ruins, Monogram signature, Architectural detailing
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 0.02 cm (0 in)

This original Edwardian artwork is an early twentieth-century black ink drawing on cream card depicting ruined castle structures surrounded by foliage and trees, signed with a monogram by George Farquhar Pennington. The composition employs fine cross-hatching, architectural detailing, and dramatic line work to render crumbling stone towers, arched openings, windows, and surrounding trees under a clouded sky. The unmounted piece measures 24 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 0.02 cm deep, sold loose and ready to frame. It suits a gentleman's library, study, or hallway, and is typically displayed hung on a narrow wall space to complement traditional interior aesthetics.

This genre of artwork relies on precise line work, hatching, and cross-hatching to construct depth, texture, and light without the use of colour. Popularised during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these illustrations frequently depicted historical ruins, regional landscapes, and countryside structures for publication or personal studies.

Artists during this period typically used shellac-based waterproof India ink applied with fine steel dip nibs or quill pens onto heavy paper, bristol board, or card. These backing materials provided a stable, smooth surface capable of supporting intricate line detailing without bleeding.

Authentic period pieces show distinct microscopic variations in line density created by dip pens, along with natural age toning, foxing, or edge wear on the paper card. Look for period-appropriate artist monograms, signatures, and evidence of original mounting techniques.

Monochrome drawings pair well with textured wooden frames or sleek dark mouldings, layered alongside modern photography or oil paintings in a curated gallery wall. They bring balance to minimalist or traditional schemes when positioned on dark painted walls or resting on shelving units.

Frame the artwork using acid-free matting and mounting boards to prevent discolouration and chemical degradation over time. Position the drawing away from direct sunlight and elevated humidity, utilizing UV-filtering glass to protect the ink against fading.
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