Paul Desmond Brown Pen and Ink Drawing “The Perfect Team”, signed, titled and addressed to M. O’Malley Knott bottom right, dated /31, on back reads Held at Barnet College in October 1968, matted and framed

10 in. x 17 in. Framed 16 in. x 23 in.

Paul Desmond Brown was an American illustrator of equestrian subjects, known for his paintings, drawings, and sketches of horses and equestrian sports. He was never formally trained as an artist but became a major influence on the image of urban males in twentieth-century America through his illustrations for Brooks Brothers catalogs, which included over one thousand drawings. Brown’s art is characterized by a calculated simplicity and authority, with hard-edged lines playing a primary role in his compositions. He also experimented with other media, including oil paints, and began a writing career in the 1930s, writing and illustrating 32 books, with 19 intended for children. His legacy continues to be celebrated through his artwork and contributions to the art world