Festivals and Films

The art of E.H. Shepard.

From 10 Nov 2006 to 03 Feb 2006

11 Nov 2006-4 Feb 2007. The Man Who Drew Pooh and Toad is the title of this exhibition of illustrations and artworks by English artist Ernest H. Shepard (1879-1976). Best known for his drawings of human-like animals in A. A. Milnes Winnie the Pooh and Kenneth Grahames The Wind in the Willows, Shepards work also included cartoons for Punch magazine, where he was resident staff cartoonist, as well as illustrations for a number of childrens books. This exhibition includes images of Ratty, Mole, Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh as well as a wide selection of Shepards lesser known works. It has been prepared in conjunction with the University of Surreys E. H. Shepard Archive. Admission 3.50, under-16s 2.50, concessions 3. Daily 10.00-17.00, 24, 25 & 31 Dec and 1 Jan closed.

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Address The River & Rowing Museum is at Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames RG9 1BF. By bus an hourly service from Oxford X39. By boat Salters Steamers from Reading and Marlow will drop passengers at the museum. Tel. +44 (0)1491415600

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The art of E.H. Shepard.

The River & Rowing Museum is at Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames RG9 1BF. By bus an hourly service from Oxford X39. By boat Salters Steamers from Reading and Marlow will drop passengers at the museum. Tel. +44 (0)1491415600