British School, Study Of A Male Nude

British School, Study Of A Male NudeThis fine early 20th century drawing of a male nude is skilfully observed with particular attention to the musculature. The model holds an interesting pose thats perhaps contrapposto, where the weight rests on one leg. Details of the artist have been lost over time but its probably an academic study. Framed and glazed. Medium: Charcoal on paperOverall size: 21 x 29 54cm x 73cmYear of creation: c. 1920Condition: Artwork presents well.

Mieth had the best of both worlds - a classical education based on the old masters

which works well against the misty background of blue and green

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 24½” x 21” / 62cm x 54cmYear of creation: c

George Balmer (c

he’s also holding a fancy cigarette holder which is quite prominently painted

This isn’t an ordinary bedroom

A fine turn of the century Danish school portrait of a young lady in a white dress and red wrap

It’s painted in a classical style and depicts a riverside view with a bridge

It’s an interesting piece that’s bordering on abstract with many of the finer details omitted in favour of broad gestural marks

He’s considered by many to be the father of British landscape painting as he enlivened the popular views of the day with a new sense of beauty and idealised wonder

This is traditionally a symbol adopted by the Christian church

1840Condition: Craquelure with some paint loss but the paint layer is broadly stable