Llewellyn Petley-Jones (1908–1986) - 1966 Watercolour Hastings Beach

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Description

A charming coastal scene in watercolour showing boats on Hastings beach at low tide. The artist has signed and inscribed to the lower left corner and signed, dated and inscribed on the reverse. On watercolour paper.

Condition

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

Size

23 x 33cm (9.1" x 13")

Artist Biography

Painter and teacher, born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, father of the artist Nancy Petley-Jones. Worked for a bank for three years, then turned to painting and teaching at his studio in Edmonton, where he became a member of the Art Club and Alberta Society of Artists. Moved to London in 1934, studied in Paris and had some success showing in both capitals. After a brief time in Italy left for London again because of outbreak of war and had first solo show at Matthiesen Gallery. After further travels settled in Richmond, Surrey. In 1955 was commissioned by Alberta government to paint portraits of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh for Alberta Legislative Building. By 1958 Petley-Jones was producing abstract pictures, holding a show at Waddington Galleries.

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SKU qi447
Artist Llewellyn Petley-Jones (1908–1986)
Date 1966
Dimensions 23 x 33cm
Medium Watercolour
Style Impressionism
Subject Seascape & Coastal
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