A fine, rural oil scene showing a group of figures bringing in the harvest of wheat from the fields. Stooks of wheat stand to the left corner ready to be collected while men fork the wheat into a cart already full of hay pulled by two horses. Two women in brightly coloured skirts gather fallen wheat in bundles in the foreground. The artist has achieved a beautiful golden light that bounces of the hay fields and covers everything in an intense, close atmosphere. The sky is heavy and holds the promise of rain, yet seems to be holding out for the end of the harvest. It is interesting to note the female focus in this painting which is unusual for pastoral scenes.
The painting is signed in the lower right hand corner and there is a label at the reverse with the painting's title and the artist's name. The painting is presented in a substantial contemporary, gilt effect frame with large beaded strap work.
On board.The painting and frame are in fine condition.
41.5 x 59cm (16.3" x 23.2")Framed Size: 55.5 x 73cm (21.9" x 28.7")
Barbara Gudrun Sibbons was born in Annaberg, Silesia, Germany. After leaving school her art studies took her to Berlin, Breslau and Hamburg. Her art training was interrupted by the start of the war during which time she served as a nurse.
Two years after the war she found employment in Hamburg as a doctor's secretary. It was in Hamburg that she met Bill Sibbons, totally by chance, on two different occasions. In 1949 they came to London and were married.
At first she worked as a laboratory assistant and painted as a hobby with her husband who was a recognised professional portrait painter. It was not long until she started to sell her painting making her debut by exhibiting on Sundays at Hyde Park railings. Some of her well known early clients included David Niven and Erroll Flynn, helping to make her an instant success.
Gudrun Sibbons has always painted landscapes, working in oils, in a distinctive continental style having been influenced by the Dutch Masters. A typical Gudrun Sibbons scene may contain a marine, coastal or river setting, often with fishing overtones and Dutch backgrounds, sailing boats and colourful figures. Other times it may be a pastoral farming background with haystacks, horses and dogs. Gudrun Sibbons’ work is full of drama with powerful skies and breathtaking light reminiscent of Turner and can have a powerful emotional, even spiritual impact. It is not surprising that it is widely sought after and features in numerous collections around the world.
| SKU | qf103 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Barbara Gudrun Sibbons (b.1925) |
| Date | Contemporary |
| Dimensions | 41.5 x 59cm |
| Medium | Oil |
| Subject | Landscape |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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