John Newberry (b.1934) - Framed 20th Century Watercolour Pulpit Rock

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Description

A fine watercolour depiction of Dorset's famous Pulpit rock, found on the southern tip of the Isle of Portland. The watercolour has been beautifully presented in a narrow oak frame with a crisp double mount. Signed in graphite to the lower left . Dated '78. With an inscribed artist label verso. On watermarked paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration.

Size

30.5 x 21cm (12" x 8.3")
Framed Size: 40 x 52.5cm (15.7" x 20.7")

Collection Information

Relying on quick decisions and the positive nature of working outdoors, artist John Newberry revels in the challenge of capturing beauty in the landscape and architecture that surrounds him. This fine series of watercolour paintings celebrates atmospheric changes in light and sky, and shares a glimpse into the artist's travels of the continent and trips closer to home.

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Artist Biography

John Newberry was born in Sussex and educated in Bath. He studied Architecture at Cambridge and Fine Art at Newcastle. Moving to Oxford, he taught at the Ruskin School of Drawing for 29 years, the last two of which he was Acting Head.

He paints landscapes and buildings, always in front of his subject and usually completes in one sitting. His work is small but he specialises in wide angle views. Much of his work is painted abroad, especially in Egypt, North Africa, Italy and France. He now lives in Somerset.

Location

Portland, United Kingdom, DT5 2JT

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SKU rv522
Artist John Newberry (b.1934)
Date 20th Century
Dimensions 30.5 x 21cm
Medium Watercolour
Subject Seascape & Coastal
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