EXTRACTS: The Art of Ron Embleton (illustrators special) © 2018 The Book Palace (144 PAGES in Full edition)

16 ABOVE AND RIGHT: Bulls and a painting of Don Quixote reflect Ron's love of Spain, Ron had been visiting Spain since the early 1950s. Madrid, Southern Spain -Ronda held a special attraction for him. He was very much inspired by David Bomberg and his paintings, and by his love of Spanish painters such as Goya and Velazquez.