Harold Hitchcock (English, 1914-2009) large watercolor and gouache landscape on paper painting titled "An Arthurian City". Depicts an idyllic ancient city with stone buildings, large trees, and a body of water. Signed lower right with monogram "HH" and dated "1978". Housed in a wood frame with green matte and gilt liner, matte and painting under glass. Sight: 28" H x 36" W. Framed: 36 1/8" H x 44 1/8" W. Biography: Harold Hitchcock was born in London to a family of artists and began painting at a young age. Around the age of 16, his imaginary landscape paintings were "discovered" by artist Dame Laura Knight and he was proclaimed an artist-child prodigy by the British press. Despite being essentially self-taught, Hitchcock gained renown for his paintings, which combine themes of mythology, romance, and classicism. The Estate of Jeane DuBose, Atlanta, Georgia. Condition: Painting overall very good condition, frame with minor scattered wear.