Lawson Collection (page 7)

Your silence is hard to bear
A bear listening to the bottom of the candlestick holder of the telephone, while the receiver is on the floor 1928

Self and Partners!, by Lawson Wood
Orang utan playing multiple hands in a game of cards. Date: 1930

Granpop decorates his tree house by Lawson Wood
Humorous illustration depicting Gran pop, the orang-utan character created by Lawson Wood, happily painting patterns on his new roof tree

Gran pops Nutcracker Suite by Lawson Wood
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood showing his orang utan character, Granpop, together with the help of some monkeys and a pig, attempting to crush a coconut with a homemade nutcracker. Date: 1934

Granpop Thinks more Juice is Required by Lawson Wood
Granpop, the orang utan character created by Lawson Wood enjoys a ride in a homemade, ramshackle carriage pulled by a sweltering little monkey on a bicycle

Granpop Makes Whoopee for the Royal Wedding
Lawson Woods own tribute to the 1934 royal wedding between Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece, showing his orang utan character

Tom Tom the Pipers Son " Tom with his pipe made such a noise, That he pleased both the girls and boys, And they all stopped to hear him play, Over the hills and far away."

Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross " Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross, To see a fine lady upon a white horse; Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes

Granpop gives him an earful by Lawson Wood
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood showing Granpop (Lawson Woods wily orang-utan) throwing tomatoes at a thieving pig. Date: 1934

With Granpops best wishes by Lawson Wood
Humorous and rather sweet illustration by Lawson Wood showing his orang utan character Gran pop giving out Christmas presents to all his animal chums

Granpops Lodge of Instruction
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood showing his orang-utan character, Granpop together with a monkey and a pig attending a Freemasons meeting at a makeshift Lodge! 1934

Mother O Mine - Young cavalry soldier
Mother O Mine A wistful young cavalry soldier thinks about home and his Mother, waiting for news of her son... Date: circa 1915

Granpop Gets Down to Brass Tacks by Lawson Wood
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood featuring his orang utan character, Granpop, descending a ladder only to stand painfully on some brass tacks. His porcine companion seems to find this hilarious

Granpop Tests the Swimming Pool Water by Lawson Wood
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood depicting his creation Granpop, an orang-utan, testing a teacup of water before his animal friends launch themselves from a makeshift springboard

Granpop Does a Bit of Animal Grab by Lawson Wood
A game of cards between an Granpop, a pig and a monkey becomes rather fraught. Date: 1934

Lawson Aircraft Co. Part of Airplane. Factory space with wooden airplane structure under construction

Mary Lawson as a dunce
An amusing study of Mary Lawson posed as a most alluring little dunce. Pictured here in the Sketch in 1931, she was at the time playing Professor Hinzelmanns beautiful daughter

The Price of a Pear - postcard by Lawson Wood
The Price of a Pear. A young scallywag on is way to (or from) school pays the price of a spot of scrumping as the acquisition of a prime juicy pear has resulted in a pair of torn britches

Hero Worship - postcard by Lawson Wood
Hero Worship - a postcard by Lawson Wood showing a housewife doting on her portly husband (bursting out of his uniform), having served him a meal and provided him with an ale and a comfy chair

Commandeered - postcard by Lawson Wood
Commandeered - A postcard by Lawson Wood showing two solid-looking British soldiers commandeering a (now very upset) young lads toy horse

Swank - postcard by Lawson Wood
Two young lads show off! Sadly their attempts to be grand and sopisticated have resulted in feeling rather ill...!

More Work For The Navy - postcard by Lawson Wood
More Work For The Navy - A young boy climbs up on the rail of the pier and tries to catch the attention of a submarine captain with the words: " I, Jellicoe, if you re goin down ag in

Oh! Lucky Jim! - Lawson Wood Postcard
Oh! Lucky Jim! A young lad is less than delighted for his pal, who is seemingly having more success in wooing the object of both boys affections

My Wonderful One by Lawson Wood
My Wonderful One - humourous postcard illustration by Lawson Wood

Hall Barn, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
A view of Hall Barn in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, at the time of the photograph the home of Lord Burnham -- Sir Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baronet, owner of the Daily Telegraph

Gran pops nose is put out of joint by Lawson Wood
Now that King Kong has appeared in London, this might happen to Gran pop (the wily orang utan created by artist, Lawson Wood) at any moment

Wont Nobody Kiss Us Good-Night? By Lawson Wood
A colour illustration by artist Lawson Wood showing two orangutans waiting to get a kiss before they go to bed

Who Said Gentlemen Prefer Blondes? By Lawson Wood
A colour illustration by artist Lawson Wood showing two male cats fighting over a pretty female cat. Date: 20th August 1930

An advertisement for The Sketch Book and Winters Pie, by
A colour illustration by artist Lawson Wood showing a bear photographing two little monkeys up on a tree branch. The picture originally appeared in Winters Pie, a charitable publication

as one lovely to another
Illustration by Lawson Wood showing a young orang-utan smiling at a newly-hatched Easter chick

Lawson Wood in Uniform
Photograph of Clarence Lawson Wood (1878-1957), successful illustrator and comic artist. Pictured in uniform during World War One when he was a balloonist with the RFC

Daddys Regiment by Lawson Wood
A small boy, with his mothers protective hands on his shoulders, salutes gallantly as his fathers regiment marches off to France during World War I

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EDWARD LEVY-LAWSON 1st Baron Burnham Editor of The Daily Telegraph

Convalescence
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing a small monkey chewing an apple while looking after a convalescing Granpop the orang-utan

Granpop Floats a Company
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing Gran pop pushing off three anxious little monkeys on a log down a stream

At the Club
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing a club waitress eavesdropping on the gossip of two cigar and pipe smoking club members (monkeys essentially)

Stern Reproof
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing Gran pop the orang utan working as a delivery driver and dispatching a group of naughty fruit thieves

Record Sales Foreseen
A wholesale distributors forecast record sales as their new glamorous sales woman leaves the warehouse with two little monkey assistants. Illustration by Lawson Wood

Gran pop a LA Carte
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing Gran pop the orang utan about to have a rather dangerous accident while driving a go-kart

Business Keeps Going Up
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing Gran pop the orang utan having to saw a hole in the ceiling to accommodate his ever growing sales projection

Not Quite a Lady
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing Gran pop the orang utan reprimanding a cheeky young monkey who is making a face from the safety of her swing

The all Scotch Spirit
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing a miserly Scottish driver filling up his cigarette lighter with petrol from the pump at a filling station

Something Rotten in the State of Denmark
Illustration by Lawson Wood, showing two Easter chicks holding their beaks by a rotten egg

Girl Paddling / J Lawson
A small girl sits and reflects upon the hugeness of the ocean as she dips her feet into the water

Girl with Cow / J Lawson
A small girl urges a cow to feed on yellow Cowslip and fine grass to help make her milk sweet to drink

Girl with Dog / J Lawson
A little girl plays with her building blocks which tumble to the floor, proving that construction should be left to the boys

Girl with Cat / J Lawson
A little girl and her cat

Mothers Kiss / Lawson
Mothers kiss

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"Lawson: A Master of Artistic Versatility" Lawson, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and versatility. From the whimsical illustrations in "Too Many Cooks" by Lawson Wood to the mischievous charm of "Georgie Porgie, " this talented artist captivates our imagination. In his masterpiece "Fat Geese. " Lawson Wood transports us to a world where chubby geese waddle with delight, showcasing his ability to infuse humor into every stroke of his brush. And in "Hush-A-Bye, Baby, " we are lulled into serenity as Lawson's gentle touch brings forth tender moments between mother and child. But it doesn't stop there; Lawson's creativity knows no bounds. In "Drive Off The Missing Links, " he takes us on an exhilarating journey through time, blending adventure and mystery seamlessly. And who can forget the infectious energy radiating from his work titled "Going with a Swing"? It's impossible not to tap your feet along. Delving deeper into his repertoire, we discover another facet of Lawson's talent – storytelling through art. In John Lawson's book "Biblical Tales, " Jesus and Girl come alive under the skilled hands of our beloved artist. Through vivid imagery, he breathes life into these timeless tales. Yet it is not only within the realms of illustration that Lawson leaves an indelible mark; he also captures our attention through thought-provoking posters like "The Goal in Sight. " This piece depicts two Scotsmen fiercely competing for Scotch whiskey supremacy—a testament to both their determination and passion. However, even great artists have their controversies. With works such as "To the Public Danger, " Lawson challenges societal norms and provokes discussions about public safety—an artist unafraid to push boundaries. And let us not overlook his contributions beyond traditional art forms—his poster for Jersey Airways showcases how versatile he truly is. From canvas to commercial design, Lawson's talent knows no bounds.