Early works

The first drawing Paine ever made for reproduction – for Joseph Thorpe.                                                       I know nothing more about Joseph Thorpe.

    Judging by the style and signature, this drawing of a hare in a graveyard is an early work.   How early I cannot say.

Cover design (below) for a ‘Craftsmaship’ series booklet by Weir & Hamilton Ltd., Glasgow; printed by the Baynard Press, London.   The subject of the booklet is furniture.   It is likely that the design was produced in the period 1921-23 when Paine was employed by Guthrie & Wells.