Paintings for Children
Even while working on pictures for the Admiralty during the War, Richard (now father to two children) felt the urge to paint pictures specifically to be enjoyed by children but without being patronising. His 'Paintings For Children' was a solo show at the Redfern in 1945.
He put his first paintings into the 'Pictures for Schools' scheme at the Tate in 1948. He continued to participate in the scheme for some years after that, winning the children's favourite painting accolade several times.
Catching the Pony (c1945)
oil on canvas board - 24.5h × 34.5w (cm)
The farmer’s wife stands in the doorway looking on as the children and dog try to catch the pony in the field. The pony seems to think it is a game and perhaps it is.
The Shadow, Eclipse of the Sun (c1944)
oil on canvas board - 25.1h × 30.9w (cm)
As the sun is covered and the world goes dark, various night animals come out, and all the creatures look startled.
The Red Engine (1943)
oil on panel - 22h × 30w (cm)
This picture was painted for the son of one of Mavis’ friends. All the details that fascinate a child are there so although simplified you can see how everything works.
Rupert’s Ships (1975)
oil on board - 23h × 30.5w (cm)
Digger, Lepe Beach (1975)
oil on paper on board
Men of Straw (1957)
oil on panel - 50.8h × 101.6w (cm)
Dragon in the High Street (1954)
- 40.6h × 50.8w (cm)
The Tortoiseshell Cat (1954)
- 60.7h × 35.6w (cm)
Operation Lighthouse (1953)
- 38h × 45.7w (cm)
The Bay (1952)
- 50.8h × 61w (cm)
The Return (c1952)
- 30.5h × 50.8w (cm)
Paper Boats (1951)
oil on panel - 19h × 20w (cm)
An Interior with a Bowl of Fruit (1951)
oil on board - 18.4h × 21w (cm)
Jonah and the Whale (1950)
- 50.5h × 76.2w (cm)
Sea View (1950)
oil on board - 43h × 58w (cm)
Jonah and the Whale (1949)
oil on canvas - 50.8h × 61w (cm)
The Birthday Tea Table (1949)
- 45.7h × 55.9w (cm)
Seascape, The Return (1948)
- 50.8h × 61w (cm)
Buttercup Field (1948)
oil on canvas - 37h × 45w (cm)
Twelfth Night (1948)
oil on board with arched top - 30h × 30w (cm)
Dancing Men (1948)
oil on canvas - 40.5h × 51w (cm)
Tigers (1948)
oil on panel - 30.5h × 40.5w (cm)
The Guy (1948)
oil on canvas - 61h × 51w (cm)
Remembrance of Things Past (1947)
oil on canvas - 50.5h × 74.5w (cm)
In Debt to Caroline (c1946)
oil on canvas - 61h × 51w (cm)
The Bedroom (1945)
oil on board - 24.5h × 34.5w (cm)
The Leopard (1945)
oil on canvas laid on board - 20.5h × 31w (cm)
Country Ride (1945)
oil on card - 30.5h × 22.9w (cm)
Boy With Cat (1945)
oil on board - 20.3h × 25.5w (cm)
House on the Beach (c1945)
oil on panel - 23h × 30.5w (cm)
Schooner at Anchor (c1945)
oil on board / oil on paper - 24.7h × 38.7w (cm)
The Goods Train (c1945)
oil on panel - 16.3h × 32.7w (cm)
Shipwreck (c1945)
- 22.9h × 30.5w (cm)
The Brown Sail (c1945)
oil on card - 29.8h × 22.8w (cm)
The Blind House (c1945)
- 30.5h × 22.9w (cm)
Winter Sports (c1945)
- 30.5h × 22.9w (cm)
Donkeys (c1945)
- 20.3h × 27.9w (cm)
Garden Wall (c1945)
- 22.9h × 30.5w (cm)
Farmyard (c1945)
- 38h × 45.7w (cm)
Breakfast-table (c1945)
- 30.5h × 22.9w (cm)
Cricket (c1945)
oil on canvas - 42h × 32w (cm)
Full Cry (c1945)
oil on board - 22.9h × 30.5w (cm)
Inner Harbour (c1944)
oil on board - 10.5h × 27w (cm)
The Gentle Okapi (1943)
oil on card - 23.5h × 30w (cm)
A Rugger Match (c1943)
oil on board - 20h × 40.5w (cm)
The Work-box (1942)
- 30.5h × 35.6w (cm)
Man With a Hawk (1939)
oil on canvas on paper or board - 31.5h × 27w (cm)
Circus Fragment (1932)
oil on canvas laid on board - 36.5h × 26.5w (cm)
The Clown (1930)
oil on panel - 32h × 25.5w (cm)