Henry George Cogle (1875-1957) - Mid 20th Century Oil Street Corner At Dusk

Description

A charmingly sized mid Century impressionist oil scene showing a parissiene street corner at dusk, with the lights of the houses glowing orange through the gathering darkness. The artist has signed to the lower right, partially obscured by the frame. Presented in a pine frame with blue stain. On board.

Condition

There is some craquelure to the surface.

Size

15 x 20.7cm (5.9" x 8.1")
Framed Size: 20 x 26.5cm (7.9" x 10.4")

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Artist Biography

Painter, printmaker and teacher, born in Plymouth, Devon. His initial education was at the Devonport Dockyard School, after which he attended Plymouth School of Art. He went on to hold several teaching appointments, being an assistant at Belfast School of Art, then headmaster of Battersea Polytechnic. School of Art until 1936. Showed at RA, LG, Leicester and Redfern Galleries, RHA and elsewhere; had a one-man show at Plymouth Museum and Art Gallery in 1948. That gallery and British Museum hold his work. Lived in Torquay, Devon.