Irene Lesley Main (b.1959) - Framed 1986 Acrylic Reflections Boats & Buildings

Description

A fun and vibrant impressionistic painting by 20th century artist Irene Lesley Main (b.1959). The scene depicts a Greek harbour full with boats. Villa apartments stretch the full width of the background, with green palms lining the walkway. The artist has captured the view in a naive artistic style with expressive brushwork and block colour. Well-presented in a double bevelled mount and white contemporary frame. Signed. On paper.

Condition

The painting itself is in a very good condition. However, the white frame shows signs of light wear and dirtying on all members.

Size

29.5 x 41.5cm (11.6" x 16.3")
Framed Size: 56 x 69cm (22" x 27.2")

Artist Biography

Painter, born in Glasgow. She studied drawing and painting at the School of Art there, 1976–80, her teachers including David Donaldson and Duncan Shanks. Won a scholarship to Patrick Allan-Fraser School of Art at Hospitalfield, Arbroath, and studied in Italy. A strong influence on her work was that of the Scottish Colourists, notably J D Fergusson, with their liking for sensuous handling of paint and emphasis on light and shade and rich colours. She travelled extensively in Europe and America and had studios in Glasgow and Athens. Showed widely in Europe and America and was regularly on exhibition at Main Fine Art, Glasgow. Warwick Arts Trust, Bank of Ireland, Allied Irish Bank, Robert Fleming Holdings and Scottish Arts Council are some owners of her work.