Anthony Robert Klitz (1917-2000), River view, signed, copyright stamp dated 1972 on verso, oil on canvas, 65.5 x 90.5cm.; 25.75 x 35.75in. * Born in Southport Anthony Robert Klitz studied painting at the Cheltenham Art School from 1936-1939 whilst simultaneously training to be an architect. After serving during WWII he continued his studies in both art and architecture firstly in London and later in France and Italy. His first Dublin exhibition was held at the Charles Webb Gallery in 1979. The following year he showed with the Cork Arts Society. He eventually settled in Ireland and held many successful shows with the Davis Gallery Dublin.