Swans Swimming Under a Bridge - Sympathy Greeting Card

INSIDE GREETING: With deepest sympathy and heartfelt friendship.

In Vernon Ward's 1955 painting Regal Procession, a serene procession of swans gracefully drifts downstream on the tranquil Thames tide on a winter's evening. This peaceful imagery captures the essence of our sympathy cards, where swans symbolize serenity and grace.

Vernon Beauvoir Ward (1905–1985) is a prominent figure in 20th-century English art, celebrated for his exquisite portrayals of flowers, birds, and Edwardian scenes. Born and raised in Hampstead, London, to an art dealer father, he received a formal art education under esteemed teachers. Throughout his illustrious career, he exhibited his works at prestigious venues such as the Royal Society and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. Amidst the tumult of World War II, he contributed to the war effort by working on ambulance maintenance. His artistic talents garnered widespread acclaim in the commercial sphere, with publishers featuring his work on various platforms, including jigsaw puzzles, greeting cards, and commercial prints. Occasionally, he produced original works under the pseudonym Bertram Linder.

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