Pamela Strain - Mid 20th Century Gouache Venice In Flux

Description

A truly unique and striking mid century gouache scene, showing the familiar and well documented canals of Venice, re-imagined in a vibrant and dynamic expressionist flurry of fluid shapes and colour. The artist has signed to the lower right corner and the painting has been presented in a white frame with card mount. On paper.

Condition

In fine condition.

Size

45 x 49.5cm (17.7" x 19.5")
Framed Size: 68.5 x 78cm (27" x 30.7")

Artist Biography

Pamela Strain was a British artist, working in the middle of the 20th Century. Records show that she gave regular painting classes at the Wormwood Scrubs men's prison in Hammersmith, London. Her book "Pleasure From Pictures" was published in 1953.

Location

Venice, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Veneto, Italy