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Ken Symonds (1927-2010) - 20th Century Pastel Portrait of Mrs Tregay
Description
A vibrant full-length portrait by the British artist Ken Symonds (1927-2010), depicting Mrs. Tregay seated in a mid-century chair, wearing a striking ensemble featuring a bright green blouse and a striped skirt. Unsigned. Inscribed to the frame verso. Well presented in a simple wooden frame. On paper.Condition
Light scratches to the pastel surface; however, overall the artwork is in good condition. Dirtying to the mount due to loose pastel, particularly to the lower edge. Light wear to the frame.
Size
39 x 29cm (15.4" x 11.4")Framed Size: 55.5 x 45.5cm (21.9" x 17.9")
Artist Biography
Ken Symonds painted landscapes and nudes. Born at Swindon in 1927, Symonds studied art in London on a scholarship during the early 1950s. He travelled widely, working as a freelance illustrator and as a designer of book jackets in London and taking on drawing commissions during his time in Africa before moving to Penzance, his father's birthplace, in 1960. Symonds taught at the Penzance School of Art and the St Ives School of Painting, as well as taking on private students. He was a member of the Newlyn, St Ives and Penwith Art Societies and was invited to join the Pastel Society in London in 1990.
| SKU | st423 |
|---|---|
| Frame Colour | beige |
| Artist | Ken Symonds (1927-2010) |
| Date | 20th Century |
| Dimensions | 39.0 x 29.0cm |
| Medium | Pastel |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Portrait |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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