Michael Stringer Yuelland - Lot 319

Michael Stringer Yuelland Father Christmas toy factory and Wollytrogg watermill Watercolor and ink on paper, signed and dated lower right, 1981 Dimensions: 29 × 40 cm, (framed dimensions 43 × 52 cm) Good condition, small pinholes visible at the corners. Under glass in a wooden frame. Michael Stringer is a British illustrator renowned for his detailed, narrative compositions, often inspired by festive imagery and traditional landscapes. His works are distinguished by their precision and warm atmosphere, combining realism and enchantment. In this scene, entitled Yuelland, Father Christmas toy factory and Wollytrogg watermill, Stringer depicts a lively winter landscape: Santa's toy factory, in a snowy setting punctuated by cheerful characters. Here, the artist displays his taste for lush, narrative scenes with a naïve, poetic charm.