Lot 153: Sophia Rosamund Praeger HRHA RUA (1867-1954) THIS IS THE PARTING OF THE THREE BOLD BABES FROM THE DRAGON, WHO HAS TO FULFIL AN IMPORTANT BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT, c.1898

Sophia Rosamund Praeger HRHA RUA (1867-1954) THIS IS THE PARTING OF THE THREE BOLD BABES FROM THE DRAGON, WHO HAS TO FULFIL AN IMPORTANT BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT, c.1898
pen and ink with watercolour
signed with initials left of centre; with title centre
35 by 23cm., 13.7 5 by 9.25in.
Rosamund Praeger first made her name as an illustrator of children's books including, Further Doings Of Three Bold Babes, 1898 but later became better known for her talents in sculpture. From 1899-1944 she showed over fifty works at the RHA including pieces in marble, bronze and plaster, often featuring children.