Simon Goldberg (1916-2002) - 20th Century Oil The Artist's Studio

Description

This intimate interior scene depicts an artist's workspace centred around a table holding oil tubes and white spirit, surrounded by canvases, frames, and art supplies that speak to the creative process. The composition employs warm, muted tones and loose brushwork to capture the lived-in quality of the studio space. Unsigned. On canvas.

Condition

Minor wear to the edges of the canvas, otherwise in good condition.

Size

76 x 56cm (29.9" x 22")

Collection Information

From an energetic collection of oil paintings by British artist Simon Goldberg. Capturing dramatic landscapes, bustling street scenes and captivating portraits, Goldberg demonstrates an ardour for the mundane and bringing it to life in his distinctive signature style.

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Artist Biography

Simon Goldberg was a painter and printmaker, born Solomon Goldberg in London. He studied at St. Martin's School of Art and then RCA, 1937-40. He also worked as Sydney Goldberg until 1950 when he adopted Simon Goldberg as his working name. Following war service he taught lithography and various forms of printmaking at Hull College of Art, 1947-83 when he retired. A founder member in the early 1960s of the Avenues Group he exhibited his work at the RA, LG and with the Society of Yorkshire Artists. He is represented in V&A, Leeds City Art Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery, Hull. Goldberg was elected a member of the Senefelder Club in 1949 and examples of his work are in the collections of Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Ferens Art Gallery, Hull University Art Collection, South London Art Gallery and the V&A.