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Drawing of dusky purple horizon, with copper coloured cumuli on green sky

Drawing of dusky purple horizon, with copper coloured cumuli on green sky

1883

Drawing-board

Drawing-board

Pencil drawing of bow and string girder bridge

Pencil drawing of bow and string girder bridge

1796

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

1930-1950

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

1944

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

1930-1950

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

1930-1950

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

1930-1950

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

1941

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

1942

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

1938

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

1930-1950

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

1930-1950

Drawing of Corporal Warren Ward 15, by Paul Drury. Portrait of a male patient. Sitter has curly hair, with short shaven sides. His head rests against the back of his hand, which is loosely bandaged with a loop around the sitter's neck. The patient's gaze looks downwards, he is dressed in an open necked shirt, showing one button, and a jacket. Picture squared off by a pencil line, with elbow finished more loosely in margin. Perforated top edge to paper.

Corporal Warren

1940

Drawing of patients asleep in the shelter, by Paul Drury. Drawing depicting patients sleeping in bunks in an air raid shelter. Foreground features image of man sleeping on the bottom bunk, facing left with both hands tucked next to his face. Above him in the foreground we see the bed frame and in the top left, another patient's foot and blanket dangling, however the foot is distinct and different to the other image on a similar theme, E2020.0031.31. In the midground are three further patients, one lying asleep with his bandaged, amputated right arm resting outside the sheets. Two more are leaning up in bed, one (on left) appears to have a bandage aroud his head. More figures and bunks can be seen in the background. Squared off in ink.

Patients asleep in the shelter

1941

Drawing of Stretcher Case after Dunkirk, by Paul Drury. Recto: Gouache drawing depicting view from above of patient lying on stretcher, filling almost the entire page. His head and bandaged and bloodied, as well as his right hand which is folded on his chest. His legs are outstretched, his left foot is wearing a white sock, his right leg is bandaged and bloodstained, supported by a splint. His right toes peep out of his cast. Verso: woman in headscarf lying on her front, and small sketch of foot.

Stretcher case after Dunkirk

1930-1950

Sketch of three card players by Paul Drury. Loose pen sketch of three male sitters on left side of page, seated by table. Central male figure is bespectacled with a tobacco pipe, he holds cards in his hands above a table. On the left corner of the page is a male head and chest observing the game. A third male sitter observes from the corner of the table, gazing downwards.

Three card players sketch

1930-1950

Drawing of Horley Table II, by Paul Drury. This drawing depicts the same three figures in Horley Table I. The patient is depicted centrally, his arms are behind his head and his legs are spread shoulder-length apart, suspended by the Horley Table straps. His feet are held by two vice-like contraptions at the end of the table, in the drawing's foreground. The patient gazes directly at the viewer. One plasterer is stood in the midground, at the patient's hips, wearing an apron and looking at his work of applying bandages. A second plasterer is in the foreground, he is turned towards us, but is shown concentrating on something in his hands. A bowl with a loose bandage is placed on the table, in the foreground.

Horley table II

1930-1950

Sketch of Hospital Canteen by Paul Drury. Loose graphite sketch of large bustling room, the canteen space, with pillars. On left side of image appears to be a counter or raised table, on remaining right side of image are many seated heads with a handful of standing figures.

Hospital canteen

1930-1950

Detailed portrait of patients in card game by Paul Drury. Graphite portrait of five male sitters, engaged in a card game. The figures are assembled around the corner of a table. The sitters from left to right: . 1. Seated male figure with spectacles and receding hairline, holding a set of cards and looking at them.. 2. Standing male figure leaning on wall, wearing a jacket and waistcoat, with right hand in pocket. His gaze is directed downwards, and is annotated with ‘DK Red’ and ‘grey [possibly, indecipherable]’. 3. Standing male figure with arms crossed. His hair is slicked back, and his lips slightly parted as his gaze is directed towards the table.. 4. Male figure, possibly sat on stool as his hand is leaning on his knee. He is slouching slightly, looking downwards at the table or the floor. . 5. [Nearest viewer] Seated male figure with hands on table. Tousled hair with short sides. His cards are laid on the table.. In background is a light switch and windowpane.

Detailed portrait of patients in card game by Paul Drury. Graphite portrait of five male sitters

1930-1950

Preparatory sketch for ‘ARP Demonstration’ by Paul Drury. Ink sketch on the reverse side of Ministry of Pensions paper. Squared off image of a crowd of figures within a bombed out building, with ARP warden demonstrating instructions in centre.

Outline of ARP Demonstration sketch

1930-1950

Card players sketch by Paul Drury. Ink and graphite sketch on paper with an obvious ‘groove’. Central image is of four male figures seated around a table, the nearest to the viewer is holding a set of cards. There are cards on the table. In background is a loose impression of figures.

Card players sketch on card

1930-1950

Sketch of amputee on crutches with with 'modesty' toga by Paul Drury. Graphite and chalk sketch of patient with left leg above knee amputation. He is stood, with his right arm using a surface, and his left arm holding a stick to support his weight. He is facing directly towards the viewer. His modesty toga is draped from his right shoulder, obscuring his right leg. Details in lighting have been picked out and highlighted by the use of chalk.

Amputee on crutches with with 'modesty' toga.

1930-1950

Sketch of Jack Wilde working on plaster casts by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of Jack Wilde, holding a roll of plaster around a leg. His cuffs are rolled upwards and his gaze is directed towards his work, he is smoking a cigarette.

Jack Wilde working on plaster casts

1930-1950

‘Jet on the Bound’ by Paul Drury. Ink sketch on the reverse of Ministry of Pensions paper. Preparatory drawing for ‘Female ARP Warden controlling a fire hose’, with figure in background with possible hose, and similar blaze in foreground with burning furnishings. Words ‘Jet on the Bound’ inscribed beneath image. Smaller sketch on right of page of helmeted figure, and on bottom left of page that may be an upturned stool.

Jet on the Bound'

1930-1950

Sketch of sorting bandages by Paul Drury. Ink sketch in squared off box. Scene depicting full-length seated man in jacket, with feet together, arms outstretched and facing downwards. He is unrolling a bandage on his lap, with bandages piled in front of and behind him.

Sorting bandages (Mounted with 68)

1930-1950

Pencil sketch for 'Learning to Walk again’ by Paul Drury. Rear view, full length sketch of patient, standing with the aid of a wheeled walking frame. His arms rest on crutch-like devices, there are straps crossed over his back.

Pencil sketch for 'Learning to Walk again’ by Paul Drury. Rear view

1930-1950

Sketch of Operation with patient and two technicians by Paul Drury. Ink sketch on blue paper. Scene showing the rear view of a patient on an operating table, his right leg crossed over his left, the subject of the procedure. Two technicians are at the end of the bed, one has only his torso visible but is aproned and looking down at his work. A second technician is shown seated full length on a stool, with a focused expression on his face, leftward facing.

Operation with patient and two technicians (Mounted with 70)

1930-1950

Sketch of cradle to protect legs in bed by Paul Drury. Ink and wash sketch of a tunnel-shaped cradle, with sheet drape, above the legs of a patient. The right leg is bandaged above the knee, the patient is lying on a bed.

Cradle to protect legs in bed

1930-1950

Sketch of leg splints by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of leg splints. Leg shaped forms with straps and appendages suspended on a plank cross, placed diagonally across the page. Some colour annotations. Background of image is a room and some other pieces of undefined equipment.

Leg splints

1930-1950

Sketch of Nurses engaged in operation, with uniformed officer overseeing by Paul Drury. Ink sketch on blue paper. Scene showing operating room, with folding screen in background with person observing from behind it, shown to the left of image. Centrally, the buttocks and back of a patient lying face down on the operating table can be seen. To the left of the image, a bespectacled nurse is looking downwards at the operation. A second nurse is depicted masked, with arms raised above the patient engaging in the operation. A little behind her are two figures standing and observing, one nurse and one male figure with his right hand on his face, and left arm folded in a thoughtful expression. In the foreground is the largest figure, the rear view of a male technician leaning over the work, his face turned from the viewer. By the operating table is a bowl and scissors.

Nurses engaged in operation, with uniformed officer overseeing (Mounted)

1930-1950

Sketch of two soldiers in bunk beds by Paul Drury. Recto: Ink sketch of soldiers sleeping in bunk beds, similar to ‘Watercolour sketch of soldiers in bunks’. On bottom bunk, one soldier has a knee raised under his blanket, hands resting on his chest and facing upwards in his sleep. On the upper bunk is a soldier lying on his side, one arm on his legs, and his left arm possibly amputated. He is facing outward. . Verso: Pen and graphite sketch of the Stigmata scene found within other Drury artworks within this collection. A food at the end of the bed has a stigmata hole, a cluttered trolley with drawers open sits in the midground, in background is a figure in bed.

Two soldiers in bunk beds and stigmata sketch

1930-1950

Preparatory Sketch by Paul Drury. Ink sketch on torn out spiral sketchbook paper. Features swirls and spirals, some indecipherable studies of forms.

Preparatory Sketch by Paul Drury

1903-1987

Sketch of Nurse's head and uniform by Paul Drury. Recto: Graphite sketch of nurse’s head and uniformed torso. On left side of page is nurse’s head, tilted slightly to the right with a neutral expression – she is wearing a headscarf. On right side of page is a small sketch of nurse’s torso and hips, her arm is outstretched holding a pair of scissors. Her apron has a cross design. There are pin marks in each corner of the page.. Verso: sketch of a nurse’s head with headscarf.

Nurse's head and uniform

1930-1950

Sketch of technician’s torso by Paul Drury. Folded page with two sketches, on left is a more finished sketch of technician’s torso, head and an arm engaged in work. On the right is a study possibly of the drape of clothing.

Torso sketch

1930-1950

Sketch of Visiting Dignitaries by Paul Drury. Ink sketch of three full length figures. Three female figures walking together, in knee length resses and two with hats. Central figure has a lace collar and appears to be older or elderly. The background is loosely drawn, but could be a corridor. A male figure is in the background.

Visiting dignitaries

1930-1950

Sketch of nurse operating on rear of patient on operating table by Paul Drury. Recto: Graphite sketch on lined paper. Male patient lying belly down on operating table, with face raised from the bed. A gloved nurse, stood to the left of the patient, is engaged in an operation on the patient’s back. Behind the nurse is a male observer, above her is a lamp, around the scene are forms suggestive of more figures, possibly onlookers. . Verso: Smaller, and less finished version of the scene on recto side, within a square. Some darker detail on patient’s face.

Nurse operating on rear of patient on operating table

1930-1950

Sketch of semi-naked soldier with splint by Paul Drury. Folded paper with graphite sketch. Full length sketch of seated male figure. The sitter is bare chested with his right arm suspended at an angle by a splint, supported by straps across his torso. His upper right arm has a scar. His head is upright but turned slightly left. His left arm is outstretched and his hand is rested on a table. His legs are covered by a toga, beginning under his navel. He is wearing trousers and shoes. There appears to be a block placed under the table leg.

Semi-naked soldier with splint

1930-1950

Sketch of amputee and technician by Paul Drury. Loose graphite sketch of standing patient and crouching technician. The patient is wearing a toga, and his left arm is holding onto the technician for balance. The technician is on the right side of the patient, crouching down to work on the patient’s knee.

Amputee and technician

1930-1950

Partial sketch of feet and bandages by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch on bottom of page, appears to be a portion of a larger image completed on a different piece of paper. The subject is a pair of feet in shoes, crossed at the ankles, with a pile of unrolled bandages on their right.

Feet and bandages part sketch

1930-1950

Preparatory sketch by Paul Drury. Annotated graphite sketch on the reverse of Ministry of Pensions paper. The sketch is within a squared off box. The composition is dense, with swirls and potential chest of drawers on one side. May relate to other Blitz and bombsite topic drawings.

Preparatory sketch by Paul Drury

1930-1950

Sketch of plaster bed armature and plaster casts by Paul Drury. Annotated graphite sketch on reverse of Ministry of Pensions paper. The sketch takes up over two thirds of the page, and is a study of broken and shattered plaster casts laid on the ground.

Plaster bed armature and plaster casts on Ministry of Pensions paper

1930-1950

Sketch of table leg and fabric by Paul Drury. Annotated graphite study of folds of fabric, a table corner and folded sheets on table top. Sheets annotated as ‘muslin’.

TABLE LEG AND SHEET or DRESSINGS

1930-1950

Annotated sketch of timber by Paul Drury. Annotated graphite sketch depicting timbers, possibly a study of a bomb site of blitz subject. The scene is on a folded piece of paper and is across the top of two ‘halves’ of the paper.

Annotated sketch of timber by Paul Drury

1930-1950

Sketch of rolls of bandages by Paul Drury. Annotated graphite study of rolled and unrolled bandages in a pile on possible shelf or table, suggested by lines on bottom of image. Page of drawing had been folded over, paper stained on bottom, folded edge.

Rolls of bandages

1930-1950

Preparatory sketch by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch on lined paper, possibly bandages but subject not apparent.

Preparatory sketch by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch on lined paper

1930-1950

Sketch of seated female nude by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of a seated female nude. Sketch is on the top of the page, and comprises of a female figure up to the shoulders, not including the head. The details on the left hand and seat are less finished. The paper on which the drawing is on has paste or glue patches.

Seated female nude

1930-1950

Horley table study with smaller copy and two small sketches of people by Paul Drury. Recto: Ink sketch of horley table with patient and two technicians. Annotations on right side: 'Try [illegible] on slab' and 'No'. Beneath this are a pen sketch of male head, sketch of torso facing left, and a smaller, less finished, sketch of same horley table scene. . Verso: Sketch, possibly of lumber room and ladder.

Horley table study with smaller copy and two small sketches of people by Paul Drury

1930-1950

Sketch of horley table details by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of linear details and studies of equipment relating to horley table subject, including stirrup device.

Sketch of Horley Table details

1930-1950

Small unfinished sketch of foot by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of feet at the end of a bed. Left foot is upward pointing, right foot is lying rightwards under some sheets.

Small unfinished sketch of foot at end of bed

1930-1950

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