Topolski, Feliks “…we shall fight on the seas and oceans…we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, in the fields, in the streets and in the hills. We shall never surrender.” [Winston Churchill]

Feliks Topolski (1907-1989).  “…we shall fight on the seas and oceans…we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, in the fields, in the streets and in the hills. We shall never surrender.”  [Winston Churchill]. 

Harmondsworth: Penguin Books, Ltd, June, 1940.  16 x 11 (paper).  Color printed lithograph by W.S. Cowell, Ltd.  Initialed in image by the artist.  Edition: 25,000 with printing plates destroyed.    Paper time-toned with small scattered spots right hand side.  A number of small horizontal waves in paper.  Good condition.  Not examined out of frame and sold as is.  A/A

Feliks Topolski, a Polish artist who moved to England in 1935, created a series of four prints for Penguin Books that were first issued in 1940.  This print of Churchill is the first print of the series.  Topolski was an official war artist for the British government and he painted many battles scenes during the war.  His work was greatly admired by George Bernard Shaw and Topolski provided illustrations to two of his plays.