David Koster (1926-2014) - 20th Century Watercolour Wild Flowers and Butterfly

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Description

A vibrant watercolour painting with graphite and pen and ink details by the British artist David Koster. The scene depicts a view with wild flowers and a butterfly. Signed to the lower left-hand corner. Well-presented in a washline card mount and in a light wooden frame with a gilt detail, as shown. On wove.

Condition

The condition includes some surface undulation, slight discolouration and very small puncture holes to the margins and corners. Minor scuffs to the frame.

Size

39.1 x 57.5cm (15.4" x 22.6")
Framed Size: 61 x 78.2cm (24" x 30.8")

Artist Biography

David John Douglas Koster (1926-2014) was a painter and printmaker born in Islington, London. He studied at the Slade School of Art, 1944-1947 and later taught drawing and printmaking at Medway College of Design. He was a founder member of the Society of Wildlife Artists in 1964 and held numerous one-man shows, including a retrospective exhibition that coincided with the launch of a major book about his work. He received several commissions including work for the RSPB and a front cover for their 'Birds' Magazine. His recent commissions included the purchase of works for the refurbishment of the Saga Rose cruise ship. His death was recorded in Inverness, Scotland.

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SKU qd233
Artist David Koster (1926-2014)
Date 20th Century
Dimensions 39.1 x 57.5cm
Medium Watercolour
Style Realism
Subject Floral & Botanical
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