Pastel Drawing by Myles Tonks
Lady in Red, leaning against a Piano
c.1920
Pastel on coloured paper
c.1920
Pastel on coloured paper
This expressive drawing is by Myles Tonks (1890 - 1960) who was the son of the well known artist and former surgeon Henry Tonks (1862 - 1937). Tonks senior taught drawing at the Slade School of Art, and among his pupils were David Bomberg, William Orpen, plus both Augustus and Gwen John.
This drawing was already window mounted in a double thickness museum grade board. However the paper had cockled badly, which would allow the delicate surface to touch the glass when framed. Our solution was to use a box frame with a 6mm spacer which prevented this from happening.
The wood used for this frame is American white oak in a 15 x 32mm profile. It was hand finished, sealed and waxed, keeping its natural colour. The glass used is conservation grade, with a 99% UV protection, to help preserve the drawing from light damage.
The size of this frame is 642 x 422mm overall.
This drawing was already window mounted in a double thickness museum grade board. However the paper had cockled badly, which would allow the delicate surface to touch the glass when framed. Our solution was to use a box frame with a 6mm spacer which prevented this from happening.
The wood used for this frame is American white oak in a 15 x 32mm profile. It was hand finished, sealed and waxed, keeping its natural colour. The glass used is conservation grade, with a 99% UV protection, to help preserve the drawing from light damage.
The size of this frame is 642 x 422mm overall.
