Paul Drury Sketchbook [4]. Ink and wash study for Horley Table. Remainder of book blank Paul Drury Sketchbook 4. Ink and wash study for Horley Table. Remainder of book blank 1941-1942
The Pensioner. Portrait etching of older man similar to other drawing of master craftsman The Pensioner 1943
Sketch of arm splint drying in front of fire grate by Paul Drury. Annotated graphite sketch depicting a cradle-shape arm splint, perched on an open box, drying in front of a fireplace. To left of fire grate is a portion annotated with ‘crutches’, alongside the arm splint is a length of bandage. Arm splint drying in front of fire grate 1930-1950
Profile study for ‘The Pensioner’ or plaster technician, Mr Edwards by Paul Drury. Graphite profile sketch of Mr Edwards, plaster craftsman, or The Pensioner. The sitter’s head is leftward facing, and a small study of the nose is placed near the face. Jacket and shirt are outlined but not finished. Profile study for 'The Pensioner' aka plaster technician Mr Edwards 1930-1950
Pair of carbon dioxide powered prosthetic/artifical arms for a 2 year old child living with thalidomide impairments, made by Steeper, 1964 Pair of prosthetic/artificial arms for a child living with thalidomide impairments, 1964 1964
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
Horley table study by Paul Drury. Ink sketch on reverse of Ministry of Pensions paper. Sketch is of a horley table, with detailed foot holders or stirrups, detail drawings of which are also found within E2020.0031.126 and 130. The horley table apparatus is the most finished aspect of drawing, with an outline of patient and technicians. Horley table study by Paul Drury 1930-1950
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
Preparatory sketches for ‘The Pensioner’ etching by Paul Drury. Unfinished graphite sketch of The Pensioner, also identified as Mr Edwards, plaster craftsman. Torso length sketch of seated male figure, clasping hands together. Shirt, suit and chair are most finished components with face and hands details omitted. Sketches for 'The Pensioner' etching (Incomplete face) 1930-1950
Sketch of rear view of amputee by Paul Drury. Rear view, full length sketch of amputee, with left leg amputation. He is depicted standing with crutches, wearing shorts. His right leg is in a boot and may have bandages. His artificial left leg is crutch like in form. Rear view of amputee 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
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
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
Sketch of reclining amputee with toga by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of full length male figure. The sitter is seated, his left leg on the floor and his right leg stump off the chair. His right hand is rested on his hip, his left hand is supporting his head. He may be wearing a modesty toga, but the sketch is loosely defined. Reclining amputee with 'toga' 1930-1950
Sketch of man leaning forward by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of seated male figure, calf length. The sitter is leaning forward while seated in his chair, his left hand is resting on his left thigh, while his right arm is folded but upwards. He is facing leftward, as though engaged in conversation. He is wearing a jacket, with handkerchief in the breast pocket. Sketch of man leaning forward by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of seated male figure 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
Sketch of assortment of casts by Paul Drury. Graphite study of assorted equipment on centre top of page. Items depicted include casts and pylons or crutches. Assortment of casts 1930-1950
Sketch of Jack wilde bending at work by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch on Ministry of Pensions paper. Image depicting a technician, identified as Jack Wilde, bending whilst working on an object. He is wearing a watch on his left wrist, an apron and his hair is centrally parted. Jack wilde bending at work 1930-1950
Preparatory square sketch by Paul Drury. Blue coloured pencil sketch of undefined subject within a box. Small preparatory square sketch 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 amputee and seated patient sorting bandages with crutches behind by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of two male figures and a head. Figure on left is seated in bed with left leg amputation. He is wearing a shirt, with a cigarette hanging from his mouth as he looks down at the bandages held in his hands. Next to him, a second male figure is seated on a chair, looking slightly down and rightward at the bandages he holds. In background are crutches and textiles, and a male head sketch with cigarette. Annotations relating to colour along top half of image. Amputee and seated patient sorting bandages with crutches behind 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
Pylone Paraphernalia. Drawing of six leg splints - on the back of ministry of pensions paper which is visible through the drawing. Pylon Paraphernalia 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 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
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
Stigmata (Watercolour Version) by Paul Drury. Graphite and watercolour sketch of Stigmata theme. In foreground is a foot rested in bed with a red stigmata. In midground is a trolley with drawers opened and equipment. In background is a patient in bed with a nurse leaning over, the wall behind is in a green hue. Pin marks in corners of page. Stigmata (watercolour version) 1930-1950
Sketch of log burner and outline of figure by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch showing room with log burner and the outline of a figure. In bottom right is a wooden chair, on top right is a hanging jacket and other ephemera. At background is a log burner, next to which is the outline of a figure or plaster bed. On left side are annotations and furnishings. Log burner and outline of figure 1930-1950
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
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