The Chequer-board
The Chequer-board
Commissioned by Penguin UK for the cover of the book by Sybil Marshall. John
became quite fascinated by these novels set in The Fens and he travelled up there
from Devon to fully understand the atmosphere. There are more covers for books by
this author further into these pages.
Oils on canvas on board
1995
13 x 20 inches, 33 x 50 cms
£400 plus VAT for UK (or US$700) plus carriage
Left: the complete painting
Right: the book cover