Betty Battiscombe (1916-2002) - Mid 20th Century Watercolour Nude in Blue

Description

English artist Betty Battiscombe (1916-2002) employs loose, expressive brushwork and a limited palette of blue, purple, and pale green tones to capture this sensitive nude study. Well presented in a wooden frame with a rustic, distressed finish. Unsigned. Provenance: acquired with other works from the studio of the artist. On paper.

Condition

The artwork is in fine condition. The frame has a deliberately distressed finish.

Size

35 x 45cm (13.8" x 17.7")
Framed Size: 49 x 59cm (19.3" x 23.2")

Collection Information

Vivid, sensitive, and painterly: delve into this collection of mid twentieth century nude studies by the British artist Betty Battiscombe.

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Artist Biography

Although little is known about her life or artistic training, Betty Battiscombe's (1916-2002) vibrant compositions speak for themselves. With expressive brushwork, careful consideration of light and shadow, and vivid colour, her work reflects the influence of the Post-Impressionists, and the broader currents of modern British painting during the mid twentieth century more generally. Battiscombe's work comprises predominantly female nude studies. Her depictions are at times unashamedly frank, yet her use of warm colour imbues each composition with a sense of intimacy, sensitivity, and tenderness that celebrates the female form. Provenance: acquired from the studio of the artist.