Rock Study for 'Origins of the Land'

Graham Sutherland, O.M. (1903-1980) Rock Study for 'Origins of the Land' signed with initials, inscribed and dated 'Rocks Study for Origin/G.S. 1950' (lower right), and dedicated 'To our old & good friend Oliver Simon,/first patron, great helper - on his/recovery. with all affection from G&KS.' (lower right, on the artist's mount) watercolour and pencil on paper laid on card 8 x 6¼ in. (20.3 x 15.7 cm.)