Martin Gayford

Light fantastic

The watercolours of this mid-20th century British painter/designer may be slight but it doesn’t stop them being delightful

‘Observer’s Post’, 1939, by Eric Ravilious. Getty Images | Shutterstock | iStock | Alamy

  • Ravilious

    Dulwich Picture Gallery, until 31 August

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