REPORTING FOR DUTY Original drawing.

Indian ink on paper. Measuring 12.5 x 8.5 inches. Signed and dated '51 in the image and further inscribed on the reverse of mount "Reporting For Duty". In fine condition

A prolific illustrator, Beresford Egan is remembered as one of the few original British exponents of Art Deco and for nearly five decades was one of the most famous people of London's bohemian scene. His art was highly influenced by Aubrey Beardsley and many of his illustrations were, as here in an erotic vein. Egan's artwork for Aleister Crowley's Moonchild (Mandrake Press, 1929) is a notable highlight of dustwrapper illustration.