{"product_id":"original-drawings-abstract-art-toby-horne-shephed","title":"Original Drawings Abstract Art | Toby Horne Shephed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eEach artwork is sold individually and beautifully presented in an oak shadow box frame against a crisp white background. These original pen and ink and watercolour sketches have been carefully taken from the artist’s sketchbook, retaining their authentic perforated edge and adding to the unique character and provenance of each piece.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach frame is fitted with fixings to the reverse, ready for wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLily:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 42 × W 35 × D 3.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 42 × W 35 × D 3.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaisy:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 37 × W 29 × D 3.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Artist Toby Horne Shepherd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Dundee, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToby Horne Shepherd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a highly accomplished Scottish artist and respected art teacher, recognised for his exceptional draughtsmanship and sensitive understanding of form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter studying at Harris Academy, Shepherd attended \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDundee School of Art from 1924 to 1926\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before continuing his training at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlasgow School of Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In 1927, he was awarded a travelling scholarship as well as prizes for both portraiture and landscape painting. He gained his Painting Diploma in 1929, receiving a post-diploma scholarship, and subsequently became Assistant Art Teacher at Glasgow School of Art from 1930 to 1932. During this period, he also produced medical illustrations for Glasgow Royal Infirmary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortrait commissions brought Shepherd to London in 1933. He later joined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoreditch Training College\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a lecturer in 1937, remaining there until joining the National Fire Service in 1941. Returning to teaching after the war, he was appointed Senior Art Lecturer in 1947 and continued at Shoreditch until 1954.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShepherd went on to teach at several notable London art schools, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEaling School of Art, St Martin's School of Art and the Sir John Cass School of Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A gifted and enthusiastic teacher, he was particularly admired for his ability to encourage and develop the individual talents of his students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough he retired from teaching in 1974, Shepherd's own artistic curiosity never diminished. In later life he attended sculpture classes, creating works in stone and marble that demonstrated his remarkable sensitivity to shape and form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout his later years, Shepherd remained exceptionally prolific. While his earlier career included oil painting, he increasingly worked in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewatercolour, drawing and monoprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often adopting a more experimental and abstract approach. His outstanding ability as a figure draughtsman remained evident throughout his work, including his most adventurous compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helen Hale, the artist's widow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JSG","offers":[{"title":"Lily H 42 × W 35 × D 3.5 cm","offer_id":58449658839304,"sku":"58449612439816","price":255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rose H 42 × W 35 × D 3.5 cm","offer_id":58449658872072,"sku":"58449612439817","price":255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Daisy H 37 × W 29 × D 3.5 cm","offer_id":58449658904840,"sku":"58449612439818","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8405\/6584\/files\/tobyhorneshepherdartlifetyleHomeBarn.png?v=1786903534","url":"https:\/\/homebarnshop.co.uk\/products\/original-drawings-abstract-art-toby-horne-shephed","provider":"Home Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}