Red Pencil Collection
Amidst the chaos and destruction of London's devastating fire blitzes in the 14th and 18th centuries, red pencils served as essential tools for documenting history
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Amidst the chaos and destruction of London's devastating fire blitzes in the 14th and 18th centuries, red pencils served as essential tools for documenting history. From the reclining nudes of Aug Ruhrbach to the harrowing scenes of firefighters battling infernos, these pencils captured it all. In "Aufgestutzt Liegende, links Wiederholung," Ruhrbach's young woman supports herself with her hands, her red pencil sketch a testament to the human spirit. Meanwhile, in the 1930s, the Barakken Settlement came to life through the meticulous strokes of an artist's red pencil. And during the Second World War, as London suffered its second fire blitz on the night of 17th April 1941, red pencils were used to document the heroic efforts of firefighters as they bravely battled the blazing debris. Refreshments were even supplied to these brave men by an A.F.S. Girl, her red pencil sketch of the scene a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. And long before the era of digital art, red pencils were used to create intricate portrait engravings, their vibrant hues bringing life to the subjects of the late 18th century.