Paul Drury 1903 - 1987

occupation:
Artist, Etcher
Nationality:
British
born in:
London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

British artist, best known for etching, worked at Queen Mary's Hospital Roehampton during the Second World War.

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The Pensioner. Portrait etching of older man similar to other drawing of master craftsman

The Pensioner
Pastel drawing of Foot Study, Stigmata by Paul Drury on grey paper. Drawing depicting a view of a patient's foot resting on a bed, with a red spot on the foot. In the midground is a trolley with open drawers and pots with unravelled bandages. In the background a nurse tends to a patient lying in a bed with green coloured bed-frame.

Foot study. Stigmata
Drawing of patient with shrapnel injuries, by Paul Drury, 1944. Drawing depicting torso and head of male figure, his head resting in his right hand and his gaze directed to the left of the image. The figure's head is wrapped in a bandage along his temples and jaw, leaving his face and crown exposed. There is a thicker cloth or sponge held against his left ear by the bandage. He is wearing a shirt.

Patient with shrapnel injuries
Drawing of patient waiting in a wheelchair, by Paul Drury. Two-thirds length portrait drawing of a man sat in a wheelchair. He is positioned sideways in the chair, his left arm resting on the back of the chair and his right arm resting on his right leg. The right leg is bent over the wheel and amputated on the calf, his left leg seen under the wheelchair's arm, is amputated at the knee. His head is looking towards the right-hand side. He wears an open collar shirt with a V-neck jumper.

Patient waiting in a wheelchair
Drawing of Captain Grizewood's blood test, by Paul Drury. Drawing depicting three male figures. The central figure is nude, save for a cloak or blanket around his shoulders, he is in a walking motion. Two gowned figures support the central figure, both with one arm around him. In the background is a bed with pillow, a vase with flowers and privacy screens. Squared off in ink.

Captain Grizewood's blood test
In the Shelter, drawing, by Paul Drury. Drawing depicting approximately 20 figures sitting and standing in an air raid shelter. The view shows a low ceilinged but open space, with square columns and beams. In the foreground are six figures with their backs towards the viewer, a figure on the right hand side has his left leg outstretched in a bandage and a bag placed at the end of his foot. Next to him is a figure with his hand to his mouth, crutches resting on the wall next to him. The midground and background feature different groups of figures standing and siting. One prominent figure on the left-hand midground is stood leaning to one side in a light coloured jacket and hat. Paper has been scored and folded on right side.

In the shelter
Drawing of splints, casts and plaster beds coming to life, by Paul Drury, 1941. Drawing depicting room contining spints, casts and plaster beds. In the centre of the image is a full body plaster cast with arms reaching out, with four full body plaster human-shaped figures surrounding - two kneeling down and two stood near. One figure is holding crutches. Surrounding central scene are multiple casts of different body parts, including many hands and legs.

Splints, casts and plaster beds coming to life
Drawing of Mr Edwards, plaster craftsman, by Paul Drury. Drawing depicting a portrait of a man, with his torso, shoulders and head visible. The man is sat facing rightwards of the viewer, but his gaze is directed centrally. The man has hair which is short along the side, longer and straight on the top of his head, parted on his left. He is in a shirt, tie, waistcoat and jacket. Squared off in graphite with pale pink wash as background. Detailed sketches of Edward's right eye, right nostril, mouth and chin. Folded at bottom with inscription below right.

Mr Edwards, plaster craftsman
Drawing of Churchill watching air raid shelters being dug in Hyde Park by Paul Drury, 1938. Drawing depicting Winston Churchill observing workmen digging air raid shelters in Hyde Park. Scene comprises of trees, and features the Statue of Achilles in the midground. Churchill is stood alone in a clearing, figure slightly bowed with a hat, coat and cane. Foreground includes two or three figures around and inside the trench, as well as other onlookers. Drawing on brown paper.

Churchill watching air raid trenches being dug in Hyde Park
Pylon being fitted by Paul Drury. Recto: Standing patient leaning on Jack Wilde who fits a pylon to the patient's left leg. Verso: preparatory drawing within rectangle.

Pylon being fitted, by Paul Drury
Drawing of patient with leg injuries, crutches behind, by Paul Drury. Portrait drawing showing head and shoulders of patient, his gaze is towards the left of the image. He wears a light coloured jacket and shirt, with collar unbuttoned. His hair is curly, longer on the top than on the side of his head. Behind the patient, the top portions of two crutches are visible.

Patient with leg injuries, crutches behind

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