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West Highland Terrier drawing by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935) A rare pen, chalk and watercolour of West Highland Terrier in begging pose by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed bottom left "Cecil Aldin". A preparatory drawing for a published work or periodical such as The Illustrated London News or The Sketch for whom Aldin illustrated.
This West Highland Terrier in light-hearted humorous pose was clearly modelled / inspired by Aldin's Terrier neighbour, "Slickerson", when the artist was living in Reading. Aldin famously remarked that "Slickerson" spent most of his upright and begging by the front door until he was let in.
11 x 7 � inches
This is a SOLD item and has been left in the Public Domain for research purposes.
Images are available for research and public use with an acknowledgement to www.hamsheregallery.com. But not for commercial use without the permission of the Hamshere Gallery.
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