Austin Taylor (1908-1992) - Mid 20th Century Gouache, Artist At Work

Description: Click an Image to See it Full-size Details Payment Shipping Terms of Sale View in Room Description A delicate and sensitive watercolour interior scene showing an artist sketching at their desk by a window full of purple flowers. The vibrant colours elevate this domestic scene and the intimate nature of subject adds a wholesome touch to the artwork. Signed to the lower right corner. On paper. Condition The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. Deckle edges.Collection Information This collection of gouache and watercolour studies encapsulates the tender and insightful heart of the artist, Austin Taylor. The collection comprises intimate and sensitive snapshots of his wife engaged in domestic tasks, as well as an array of studies showing places that map the path of his life's journey from Canada, to London, Bruges and many other European cities. The whole collection captures the style of mid century Britain as well as showcasing a truly moving subversion of the male gaze.Biography Austin Taylor was born in Bolton, Lancashire. His family emigrated to Canada when Taylor was a boy and, following his father’s death while serving in the First World War, he had to find work at the age of fourteen. His gift for art led him to take evening classes at the Winnipeg School of Art where he was taught by ‘Group of Seven’ artist, Lemoine Fitzgerald. His day job as an illustrator brought him into contact with two other notable Canadian artists, Bob Bruce and Gordon Smith. After army service in WW II, Taylor left Europe for further study in the U.S.A.. He joined the Art Students’ League in New York where his teachers included Morris Kantor, Yasuo Kuniyoshi and Vaclav Vytlacil.Following his return to England in 1948 he married the artist, Winifred Pluckrose, and then began a series of successful shows at the St George's Gallery in 1949, the Redfern Gallery in 1950, the Leicester Galleries in 1951, the Beaux Arts Gallery in 1952 and the Ware Gallery in 1956.In later life, disillusionment with ‘modern art’ led Taylor to quit exhibiting; a posthumous retrospective of his work was held at Duncan Campbell Fine Art in London. You can view our full collection of these here. Details Size: 31.8 x 27.4cm (12.5" x 10.8")Sheet: 33.9 x 29.8cm (13.3" x 11.7") Product Code: rt434 Framed: No--> Includes a Certificate of Authenticity We accept payment via Paypal, credit or debit card. All our artworks are packaged to a very high standard, using protective cellophane wallets, hardboard backing, and bubble wrap. Framed pictures are packed into custom made cartons. Some works on paper are shipped in extra-thick postage tubes when this is the safest method of transport. We offer a 30-day money back no quibble guarantee Every item comes with a certificate of authenticity providing a lifetime money-back guarantee of the accuracy of our description Need to know All of our items come with a Certificate of Authenticity Artist Biography Born in the leafy suburbs of Woking, Surrey in 1954, Richard's family moved to Australia a year later where they settled near Adelaide, and then in Woomera in South Australia. It was in Australia that Richard first began to discover his passion for the arts. Living in Woomera's arid and dry landscape, Richard became fascinated by colour and abstraction, using the library as his inspiration. You can view our full collection of these here. --> About Sulis Fine Art Sulis Fine Art started as an eBay art gallery in 2008. Bill, one of the directors was joined by his son, Dan, in 2012. Gradually, the business grew. Bill and Dan (now managing director) are joined by 6 art historians/gallery specialists, 2 stock controllers/dispatchers and an art conservation specialist. We operate from dedicated premises in Corsham, Wiltshire in the UK and utilise various humidity controlled storage facilities in the local area. Sulis Fine Art has one of the largest selections of original art for sale on the web and over 20,000 positive feedback on eBay. The art in our online gallery has been handpicked by our team of highly qualified art historians. We try our hardest to ensure that artworks are described and photographed as accurately as possible. This includes using strobe lighting and colour calibrated screens to colour check our images. View All Artworks View More -->

Price: 113.78 USD

Location: Bradford-on-Avon

End Time: 2024-03-22T15:02:46.000Z

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