E.L. Edwards - Mid 20th Century Oil A Friendly Face

Description

A striking Mid Century portrait of wonderful quality, showing a smiling man in a linen shirt and brown waistcoat. There is a very faint inscription to the lower right of the man's shoulder. In the style typical for this artist, the focus on textile pattern and colour add great character to the portrait. Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some minor scuffing and light dirtying to the canvas..

Size

46 x 36cm (18.1" x 14.2")

Collection Information

These remarkable works in oil by the unknown artist E.L. Edwards date from the latter part of the mid 20th Century, and reflect the wider revival of portraiture in the period. Highlighting the relationship between artist and sitter, this collection demonstrates the power of the portrait in isolation, and the artist's intimate but fun approach using form and colour.

Edwards has a clear interest in fashion as well as face, and the sartorial flair of each sitter stands out in this bold and colourful studio collection, drawing attention to their unique characteristics. Unframed and newly stretched, these works are ready to hang and full of character.

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