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Ron Embleton - A Window Through History
Oliver Cromwell dismisses
the Rump Parliament in 1653. Original artwork first published in Look and Learn
# 395, 9th August 1969. This piece shows Ron Embleton's strong use of colour and group composition.
Forty Minute Victory That
Changed a War. "See those fellows on the hill?" Wellington
said, indicating Napoleon's army at Salamanca
Original artwork from Look and Learn no. 72 (1 June 1963). This piece shows Embleton's use of subtle tones and conveys the drama of the moment.
Biography
Ron(aldSydney ) Embleton was born in London
He was soon drawing for the major publishers. His most fondly remembered strips include Strongbow the Mighty inMickey Mouse Weekly, Wulf the Briton in Express Weekly, Wrath of the Gods in Boys’ World, Tales of the Trigan Empire and Johnny Frog in Eagle and Stingray in TV Century 21.
Embleton also provided the illustrations that appeared in the title credits for the Captain Scarlet TV series, and dozens of paintings for prints and newspaper strips. A meticulous artist, his illustrations appeared in Look and Learn for many years, amongst them the historical series Roger’s Rangers. Embleton died on 13 February 1988 at the age of 57.
Books Featuring Ron Emblton Artwork
Wulf the Briton
Art of the Trigan Empire
Original artwork from Look and Learn no. 72 (1 June 1963). This piece shows Embleton's use of subtle tones and conveys the drama of the moment.
Biography
Ron(ald
He was soon drawing for the major publishers. His most fondly remembered strips include Strongbow the Mighty inMickey Mouse Weekly, Wulf the Briton in Express Weekly, Wrath of the Gods in Boys’ World, Tales of the Trigan Empire and Johnny Frog in Eagle and Stingray in TV Century 21.
Embleton also provided the illustrations that appeared in the title credits for the Captain Scarlet TV series, and dozens of paintings for prints and newspaper strips. A meticulous artist, his illustrations appeared in Look and Learn for many years, amongst them the historical series Roger’s Rangers. Embleton died on 13 February 1988 at the age of 57.
Books Featuring Ron Emblton Artwork
Wulf the Briton
Art of the Trigan Empire
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