Popular English Art

Published in London and New York by Penguin Books as part of the celebrated King Penguin series (K29) in 1945, "Popular English Art" is a charming vintage art history volume co-authored by Noel Carrington and acclaimed illustrator Clarke Hutton. This classic study surveys traditional English folk art, vernacular design, and decorative traditions, celebrating everyday craftsmanship across fairgrounds, canal boats, tavern signs, printed broadsheets, weather vanes, and traditional pageantry.

Featuring a distinctive King Penguin paperboard dust jacket presentation, the front cover displays ornate vintage display typography reading "POPULAR ENGLISH ART" above author credits for "Noel Carrington and Clarke Hutton". The central artwork features a vibrant, colorful lithographic illustration by Clarke Hutton depicting two elaborately painted carousel horses named "PAT" and "LULU" decorated with bold geometric patterns, bright pinks, blues, greens, and golden mane details against fairground poles. Inside, the volume pairs insightful historical text with a rich selection of full-page color lithographs and monochrome illustrations capturing the spirit of traditional English popular design. An essential centerpiece collectible for King Penguin collectors, British folk art historians, printmaking enthusiasts, and lovers of mid-century English illustration.