Name/Title
1992 "Colours of The Regiment" Limited Edition Lithograph Print by Cpl. Richard Dennis 'RD' Wilson, CGG Regimental Artist, (1920-1994)Description
"Colours of The Regiment" Circa 1992 Limited Edition Lithograph by Cpl. Richard Dennis 'RD' Wilson, CGG Regimental Artist, (1920-1994)
THE ART
The CGG Foundation commissioned Richard Dennis (RD) Wilson to create the art work, and although he did not receive remuneration for his work, he suggested the original drawing was to be presented to HM The Queen Elizabeth II. It is now in the Royal Families Art Collection (Windsor Castle). The CGG Foundation paid for all expenses of printing.
CIRCULATION / MINTAGE
75 Limited Edition Prints were made, individually numbered and signed by RD in pencil, his trademark signature. Signature bottom center of the poster. Available for purchase on the Regimental Kit Shop.
1000 Poster copies were made are some are still for purchase at the Regimental Kit Shop. These copies were signed by RD, via lithograph, bottom right of the poster.
ABOUT RD WILSON - CGG Artist / WW2 Veteran
During WW2 Cpl. Richard Dennis 'RD' Wilson was attached to the Royal Canadian Engineers and is best know for his draftsman work on drawing maps and sketches for Operation Pegasus in 1944. In later years, RD Wilson was a prominent member of The Canadian Grenadier Guards Club and the unofficial Regimental artist of The Canadian Grenadier Guards. He created multiple lithographs and art used for both recruiting and for the presentation of The Canadian Grenadier Guards Colours by Her Royal Highness (HM) Queen Elizabeth II in Ottawa, in 1993.
The Living Past – Co Author
In 1960 Old Montreal was an abandoned and rapidly deteriorating section of the city. With the growth of the restoration movement the external appearance of many Old Montreal buildings was radically altered. Richard Wilson watched this evolution with passionate interest and, through his evocative drawings, presents an intimate portrait of the architecture of the area. The Living Past of Montreal was first published in 1964 and revised in 1976. This third edition contains many of the original illustrations in addition to twenty new drawings which reflect the changes that have taken place up to the present day.Dimensions
Dimension Description
PosterHeight
23 inWidth
17 inCopyright
Copyright Holder
Fondation Canadian Grenadier Guards - Canadian Grenadier Guards FoundationCreated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
December 28, 2021Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
October 19, 2024
