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French School Mid 20th Century
British Countryside Landscape Dramatic Sky Green Fields Watercolor Painting

20th Century

$435.50
£320
€380.94
CA$618.85
A$628.73
CHF 350.34
MX$7,612.15
NOK 4,283.58
SEK 4,204.14
DKK 2,847.49

About the Item

Title: British Countryside Landscape Dramatic Sky Green Fields Watercolor Painting Artist: British School (mid 20th century) Medium: watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed Size: 11.25 x 15.25 inches (height x width) Signed: not signed Condition: good overall condition with visible creasing to the paper margins and light age-related toning, as shown Provenance: private collection, UK Description: A striking mid 20th century British watercolor landscape defined by its expansive sky and sweeping countryside. The composition is deliberately minimal in structure, allowing the dramatic contrast between land and sky to take centre stage. The foreground opens onto a patchwork of green fields, hedgerows, and low vegetation, rendered in fresh, fluid washes of colour. These softer, natural tones are set against a powerful sky, where deep blue transitions abruptly into a heavy grey cloud mass, suggesting an approaching storm. The artist has used broad, confident washes to create atmosphere, allowing the watercolour medium to bleed and blend naturally across the paper. This interplay between light and weather is characteristic of British landscape painting, where the sky often carries as much weight as the land itself. The distant horizon line, dotted with low trees and subtle architectural forms, anchors the composition while maintaining a strong sense of openness and space. The piece has a spontaneous, almost plein air quality, capturing a fleeting moment in changing weather conditions. Its simplicity and tonal balance make it highly versatile for modern interiors, particularly for those seeking calm, nature-led works with a subtle dramatic edge. Unframed, the work offers flexibility for bespoke presentation and would suit both contemporary and traditional settings.
  • Creator:
    French School Mid 20th Century (French)
  • Creation Year:
    20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509317981922

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