Alex Jawdokimov – “The old watch house and harbour, Mevagissey” (1973).

Description

In very good condition.

Frame dimensions: 42 x 34 cm.

The print comes in its original frame with labels on the reverse.

It is glazed.

The frame shows some wear.

Russian- born Alex Jawdokimov was born on a ‘kolhoz’, or collective farm, before spending his childhood years in concentration camps across Europe. Having survived the holocaust, Jawdokimov and his mother- who had entertained British troops in refugee camps during the war- moved to England in 1947, when she found work as a housekeeper in a stately home in Somerset.

Jawdokimov- who by this point was already fluent in four languages-learnt to speak English within two weeks, and went on to train at Somerset College of Art. His creative flair was not limited to the visual arts; as well as working successfully as an illustrator and designer, he also forged a career as a dancer, musician and actor, During the course of his film career he starred alongside Michael Caine and Sean Connery, and was directed by John Sturges and Ken Russell amongst many others.