Diana M. Perowne (1934-2020) - 20th Century Oil Cottage on the River

Description

A scene depicting two cottages on the riverside. The buildings' reflections are shown in the water, surrounded by lily pads and river reeds. This idyllic scene depicts a sleepy village in the heart of the countryside. Unsigned. On canvas paper.

Condition

In fine condition.

Size

17.3 x 20.4cm (6.8" x 8")
Sheet: 19.8 x 22.7cm (7.8" x 8.9")

Collection Information

A collection of accomplished landscapes and still lifes in oil and equine portraits in pastel. The artist has a particular affection for native breeds, including Connemaras and Welsh Ponies, and the portraits effectively portray the individual expressions and personalities of the subjects.

Perowne's oil and watercolour landscapes demonstrate her enthusiasm for the British countryside and its native plants. With waterfalls and quaint country cottages, this collection captures the artist's ability to depict nature in her signature impressionist style.

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Artist Biography

Diana Margaret Perowne (1934-2020) was a Norfolk-based artist specialising in native plants, animals and rural country scenes. She was a long-term member of the Norwich Art Circle and Norfolk and Suffolk Hardy Plants Society, for which she frequently provided works for newsletter covers.