FIRE DANCER

Gouache, pencil and ink on artists board. Signed by Bip Pares in pencil along the lower right edge. Measuring 26.8 x 24cm. In very good condition, with a little rubbing to the extremities and a bump to the lower right corner, the colours are bright, with a few light marks and light spotting. Author's initials and notes inscribed on the reverse.

Ethel 'Bip' Pares (1904-1977), best known for her British art-deco style, illustrated several posters and brochures for London Underground and over 600 book dustjackets for a variety of publishers during her career.