Henry Marvell Carr (1894-1970) - Mid 20th Century Oil St. Ives

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A wonderful study of St. Ives, Cornwall by the British artist Henry Marvell Carr. Here he has captured the town on a lovely sunny day during the high season, figures walk along the beach and fishing boats fill the sea. Very well presented in an ornate distress-effect frame. Various labels fixed to the reverse including James Bourlet & Sons, Yorkshire Artists Exhibition 1949, and artist label. On canvas on stretchers.

Condition

Overall the condition is very good. There is some surface dirt but the painting maintains a vibrancy. Marks and scuffs to the frame. Inspection under UV light reveals no restoration.

Size

40 x 60cm (15.7" x 23.6")
Framed Size: 56 x 77cm (22" x 30.3")

Artist Biography

Henry Marvell Carr was a painter, born in Leeds, Yorkshire, who studied at Leeds College of Art from 1912-14 and during his time there showed with the Yorkshire Union of Artists and later at the RCA in London. Carr served in the Royal Field Artillery during World War I and during World War II was an Official War Artist in North Africa and Italy. He later taught at Leeds, (1919-20) and at Beckenham School of Art for seventeen years, becoming Head of the school in the 1930s. He showed at RA who elected him a member in 1966 and at the RBA, New English Art Club and RP both of which societies also elected him a member.

In 1956 he won a Gold Medal in the Paris Salon and he was regularly commissioned to paint many portraits.

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SKU rv803
Artist Henry Marvell Carr (1894-1970)
Date Mid 20th Century
Dimensions 40 x 60cm
Medium Oil
Style Impressionism
Subject Seascape & Coastal
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