George Weissbort (1928-2013) - Framed 20th Century Oil The Churchyard

Description

The imposing form of a church stands amongst dotted gravestones in this impressionistic work by Belgian-British artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Weissbort skilfully balances the sombre atmosphere of the cemetery with the verdant greenery that surrounds it, creating a serene and timeless vision of the English countryside. The work is unsigned, but was acquired alongside other signed works by the artist. Well presented in a gilt frame. On canvas laid to board.

Condition

Slight discolouration, and some minor marks and abrasions around the edges. Inspection under UV light reveals no restoration. Light wear to the frame.

Size

42 x 52cm (16.5" x 20.5")
Framed Size: 52 x 62cm (20.5" x 24.4")

Collection Information

From a captivating and distinguished selection of work by the well collected Belgian-British artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort, 2 June 2024.

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Artist Biography

George Weissbort (1928-2013) was a Belgian-born painter whose family left for England in 1933. Raised in London's East End, Weissbort attended the Central School of Arts & Crafts studying under Bernard Meninsky and also received tuition from Ruskin Spear and Rodrigo Moynihan at the Royal College of Art. He was influenced by Arthur Segal to move from the Abstract Expressionism of the 1940s to realism. He went on to exhibit regularly at the Royal Academy, the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and the Fine Art Society. In 1964, he had a large exhibition in Paris, and in 2006 he had a retrospective at the Chambers Gallery, London, followed in 2008 by another at the Denise Yapp Gallery, Monmouth. Weissbort's gift for observation shines through alongside his technical mastery of detail and form. Each composition forms a celebration of both life and art, literal but timeless.