These six watercolour studies of the artist’s family were made at their home, Great Tompkins, Upminster Common, and holiday cottage at Gillan Creek, Cornwall.

Provenance: Denis Clarke Hall, the artist’s son.

1. At the fire side, Upminster Common. Pencil and watercolour. Circa 1915. 11.5x17 inches.

2. A camp fire, Gillan Greek. Pencil and watercolour. Circa 1915. 11x13 inches.

3. 'Justin' with friends. Pencil and watercolour. Inscribed. Circa 1915. 7x10 inches.

4. Children playing the garden, Upminster Common. Pencil and watercolour. Circa 1920. 10x14 inches.

5. Playing cards, Gillan Creek. Chalk and watercolour. Circa 1920. 11.5x18.5 inches.

6. 'Carola and Denis'. Pencil and watercolour. inscribed and dated, 1912. Carola was the German nanny of Denis, who was born in 1910. 8.5x14 inches.