Patrick Knight (1919-2014) - Contemporary Oil Sparrow And The Bounty

Description

A charming oil still life showing a bounty of fruit and a green glass decanter and. A spirited little sparrow is perched on a twig, staring curiously at the feast before him. The artist has emulated the crisp realism employed by Dutch painters in the 1600s. The artist has signed to the lower left corner and the painting has been presented in a contemporary gilt frame with swept, foliate corners and rails and a linen slip. On canvas.

Condition

In fine condition.

Size

28.3 x 39.2cm (11.1" x 15.4")
Framed Size: 39.9 x 50.8cm (15.7" x 20")

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Artist Biography

Patrick Knight was born on October 21, 1919, just two months’ short of the Hammers securing Football League status, and raised in Canning Town.
After leaving South Halleville School Knight turned down the opportunity of two years’ art school training in order to go to work. His working life included six years’ war-time service in the Royal Navy followed by a variety of civilian occupations. These included meat porter at the docks, cartoonist and as a stoker at Poplar Hospital.
Patrick Knight was a well known and skilled amateur artist who was a member of East London’s circle of artists who regularly displayed their work at local exhibitions. Exhibitions would be held at Whitechapel Art Gallery at Aldgate East as well as exhibiting at the prestigious annual 'Sunday Painters' event at the Hanover Gallery in central London, which showcases the works of amateur and self-taught artists.