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Other work by the Ladybird artists, part 54.
Red Squirrel
#CFTunnicliffe
#FolkloreThursday
In old England from the end of the Ice Age up until medieval times, it was believed that a squirrel could travel across the entire country through the ancient Wildwood without touching the ground once. Red squirrels of course!🐿
🎨Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe
Launching: a series of 20 #Mexica daysign guides for budding astrologers interested in #Aztec #horoscopes based on artwork made for Mexicolore by Felipe Dávalos. Useful sources, both well researched: ‘The Aztec Book of Destiny’ (Rick Holmer) & ‘Aztec Astrology’ (K C Tunnicliffe)
In my working life I was delighted to follow in his footsteps, working for Radio Times. I love his urban kestrel. Wildlife surrounds us, even in cities. Open your eyes wide to the wild.
Do you have a fav image by Tunnicliffe? If so, please share.
Years later I discovered this golden hare by Tunnicliffe. So utterly, perfectly, beautifully wild. He also worked in scraperboard and ink and wood engraving.
Tunnicliffe knew the shape and power of the horse, was close to the land, worked through a changing age in the countryside, was a master of black and white and colour.
“After the snow has melted, western winds have brought mild weather, and when the sun shines many signs of springtime appear”
#ELGrantWatson #CFTunnicliffe
Another image offering respite. I like the outrageous pink feet! A LONG-FACED TUMBLER PIGEON by Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe. Watercolour over pencil. @deborahjvass @a_london_pigeon @WoolwichPigeon
And finally, for now, a breath-taking 1937 wood engraving of Chinese geese. Tunnicliffe’s work was factually accurate, but he prioritised design, using the patterns found in nature to make a beautiful, decorative image. @cox_tom @ianyoung33 @nervousbotanist