{"product_id":"franklin-d-roosevelt-fdr-portrait-watercolour-signed-beatrice-s-bullock-wwii-era-inscribed-verso","title":"Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) Portrait Watercolour, Signed Beatrice S. Bullock, WWII Era, Inscribed Verso","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"197\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranklin D. Roosevelt Mid-Century Watercolour Portrait  Signed British School, Fully Inscribed Verso with Birmingham Address and Exhibition History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"386\" data-start=\"383\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"419\" data-start=\"388\" data-section-id=\"ta7cyg\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"417\" data-start=\"392\"\u003eSubject and Medium 🎨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"420\"\u003eAn original circa early 1940s mid-20th century watercolour on paper portrait of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, executed by the British artist Beatrice S. Bullock (1878–1953).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"604\"\u003eA unique hand-painted work capturing the likeness of one of America’s most influential presidents at the height of his international prominence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"752\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"794\" data-section-id=\"1zs796\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"829\" data-start=\"798\"\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Technique 🖌️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"832\"\u003eRoosevelt is presented in a composed three-quarter bust, turned slightly toward the viewer, creating an immediate yet dignified presence. His posture is upright but relaxed, conveying confidence without rigidity and authority without distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1362\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003eHe is depicted wearing a dark formal suit jacket, crisp white shirt, and patterned bow tie, closely aligned with his public image during the 1930s–40s. The inclusion of his pince-nez spectacles reinforces both period accuracy and the instantly recognisable character of the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003eThe artist captures Roosevelt’s expression with sensitivity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1427\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1499\" data-start=\"1427\" data-section-id=\"a4z86r\"\u003eA controlled, gentle smile suggesting reassurance and quiet optimism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"1500\" data-section-id=\"blis1k\"\u003eAlert, attentive eyes behind the spectacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1548\" data-section-id=\"1mxq0zf\"\u003eA balanced expression combining warmth with authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1722\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003eThis is not a ceremonial or distant likeness, but a portrayal of Roosevelt as a composed and approachable leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003eTechnically, the work is executed in transparent watercolour washes, allowing the paper’s natural luminosity to model the face. The restrained palette and controlled brushwork are characteristic of mid-century British practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"1997\" data-section-id=\"s9h2hg\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"2001\"\u003eHistorical Context 🌍\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2239\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003eThis portrait was produced during Roosevelt’s presidency (1933–1945), when his image held strong international significance. In Britain, he was regarded as a central Allied figure alongside Winston Churchill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2384\" data-start=\"2241\"\u003eHis leadership during the Second World War, particularly through economic and military cooperation, made him widely recognised and respected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2553\" data-start=\"2386\"\u003eThe work reflects a transatlantic cultural response, illustrating how Roosevelt’s image extended beyond the United States into British artistic and social awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2595\" data-start=\"2555\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2628\" data-start=\"2597\" data-section-id=\"kt62yl\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2626\" data-start=\"2601\"\u003eAbout the Sitter 🇺🇸\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2736\" data-start=\"2629\"\u003eFranklin Delano Roosevelt (1882–1945) remains one of the most transformative leaders in American history:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3009\" data-start=\"2738\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2777\" data-start=\"2738\" data-section-id=\"40qviu\"\u003e32nd President of the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2834\" data-start=\"2778\" data-section-id=\"p7fsyq\"\u003eThe only president elected to four terms (1933–1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2864\" data-start=\"2835\" data-section-id=\"39gfwf\"\u003eArchitect of the New Deal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2920\" data-start=\"2865\" data-section-id=\"4fexvo\"\u003ePrincipal Allied leader during the Second World War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3009\" data-start=\"2921\" data-section-id=\"wjp1ha\"\u003eKnown for his “fireside chats” which established a direct connection with the public\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3134\" data-start=\"3011\"\u003eDespite the effects of polio, Roosevelt projected strength, composure, and optimism—qualities reflected in this portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3314\" data-start=\"3136\"\u003eHis attire and expression present him as both statesman and intellectual, capturing not only his likeness but his public persona: steady, thoughtful, and quietly authoritative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3356\" data-start=\"3316\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3390\" data-start=\"3358\" data-section-id=\"1ub5e0m\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3388\" data-start=\"3362\"\u003eAbout the Artist 👩🎨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3495\" data-start=\"3391\"\u003eBeatrice S. Bullock (1878–1953) was a Birmingham-based artist active in the early to mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3875\" data-start=\"3497\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3575\" data-start=\"3497\" data-section-id=\"3lv9l0\"\u003eResident of 14 Kingsleigh Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham (as inscribed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3624\" data-start=\"3576\" data-section-id=\"1un4h6q\"\u003eKnown to have produced numerous watercolours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3679\" data-start=\"3625\" data-section-id=\"chlxmy\"\u003eRecorded in Birmingham museum and archival sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3757\" data-start=\"3680\" data-section-id=\"zhgpxw\"\u003eDonated work (Heathfield Hall, 1938) to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3821\" data-start=\"3758\" data-section-id=\"101ea1o\"\u003eExhibited locally, including at Park House, Handsworth Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3875\" data-start=\"3822\" data-section-id=\"1jc9h3b\"\u003eAssociated with the Handsworth Historical Society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4023\" data-start=\"3877\"\u003eBullock represents a documented regional British artist, offering both authenticity and historical context of increasing interest to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4065\" data-start=\"4025\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4086\" data-start=\"4067\" data-section-id=\"1exzjfa\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4084\" data-start=\"4071\"\u003eSigned ✍️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4128\" data-start=\"4087\"\u003eSigned with initials “BB” to the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4263\" data-start=\"4130\"\u003eFully inscribed verso with the artist’s name and complete Birmingham address, providing strong documentary support for attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4305\" data-start=\"4265\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4327\" data-start=\"4307\" data-section-id=\"z489g1\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4325\" data-start=\"4311\"\u003eFramed 🖼️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4446\" data-start=\"4328\"\u003ePresented in a traditional later gilt frame with double mount, enhancing the period character and ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4488\" data-start=\"4448\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4507\" data-start=\"4490\" data-section-id=\"1kxjpw1\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4505\" data-start=\"4494\"\u003eSize 📏\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4602\" data-start=\"4508\"\u003eFrame: 41.5 cm height × 36 cm width × 2 cm depth\u003cbr data-end=\"4559\" data-start=\"4556\"\u003eVisible image: 20 cm height × 15 cm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4691\" data-start=\"4604\"\u003eA refined cabinet-sized portrait, suitable for a study, library, or curated interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4733\" data-start=\"4693\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4758\" data-start=\"4735\" data-section-id=\"qepr0e\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4756\" data-start=\"4739\"\u003eProvenance 📜\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4894\" data-start=\"4759\"\u003eBy the Birmingham artist Mrs Beatrice S. Bullock (1878–1953), of 14 Kingsleigh Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, as inscribed verso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5015\" data-start=\"4896\"\u003eThe reverse bears the inscription “President Franklin Delano Roosevelt” alongside the artist’s full name and address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5115\" data-start=\"5017\"\u003eFurther inscribed with pre-decimal notation “£10.0.0”, consistent with mid-20th century pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5197\" data-start=\"5117\"\u003eThe artist’s address is independently recorded in Birmingham archival sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5296\" data-start=\"5199\"\u003eExhibited: Famous Lord Hill Museum, 4 April 2026\u003cbr data-end=\"5250\" data-start=\"5247\"\u003eCurated by: Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5383\" data-start=\"5298\"\u003eLikely retained within a Birmingham context prior to entering the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5425\" data-start=\"5385\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5457\" data-start=\"5427\" data-section-id=\"adfs6f\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5455\" data-start=\"5431\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It ⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"5980\" data-start=\"5458\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5528\" data-start=\"5458\" data-section-id=\"17t9uvc\"\u003eA period depiction of one of America’s most significant presidents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5597\" data-start=\"5529\" data-section-id=\"15chwfx\"\u003eCaptures Roosevelt’s calm, intelligent, and reassuring character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5654\" data-start=\"5598\" data-section-id=\"1gw2pu3\"\u003eFully inscribed verso with artist’s name and address\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5705\" data-start=\"5655\" data-section-id=\"1bnwk7d\"\u003eA rare British artistic portrayal of Roosevelt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5754\" data-start=\"5706\" data-section-id=\"1ibldqw\"\u003eStrong historical and transatlantic interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5808\" data-start=\"5755\" data-section-id=\"17pf5wq\"\u003eCombines political history with decorative appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5879\" data-start=\"5809\" data-section-id=\"1gddtq3\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of presidential and Second World War material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5927\" data-start=\"5880\" data-section-id=\"uxbhcm\"\u003eA unique, one-of-a-kind mid-century artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5980\" data-start=\"5928\" data-section-id=\"47v3fl\"\u003eReady to display with enduring interior presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6022\" data-start=\"5982\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6053\" data-start=\"6024\" data-section-id=\"1d5aqgb\"\u003e\u003cspan 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