Here is one of Searle's preparatory sketches for the central model.
'The Seven Seas', 72 x 52cm (28 3/8 x 20 1/2in) watercolour, gouache and pencil.
This drawing was also used as the front cover illustration for the event's programme.
The Times January 1st, 1955
In the Searle Archive, Hannover I found several photographic prints showing the models Searle constructed in detail. In addition to the central construction with its King Triton & mermaid figures there are numerous other submarine creations. Evidently he also painted a back-cloth too.
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50 FEET TALL!!! Amazing! Do they still have it in storage anywhere? or did they destroy it?
mark jaquette @
illustrationISM &
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magnificently terrifying
Dear Illustrationism,
I hope that model/sculptor Krumins of Sidcup retained ownership and that his Estate treasures this wonder ...
on the other hand, the Chelsea Arts Balls were painted by the contemporary media as depraved wanton insane affairs, and the decor could conceivably not survive the celebrations.
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