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William Eyre (1891-1979) - Mid 20th Century Oil for Restoration Innsbruck
Description
A charming view across the river of the city of Innsbruck in Austria with the mountains beyond. The painting has been signed to the lower left corner and the location has been inscribed on the reverse. Signed. On board.Condition
Two surface scratches to the lower right corner, as shown in photos. There are also four large areas of paint loss to the left side of the work, which need restoration work.
Size
36.5 x 53.6cm (14.4" x 21.1")Sheet: 38.8 x 56.5cm (15.3" x 22.2")
Collection Information
Provenance: Many of the works in this collection were exhibited at the exhibition 'William Eyre: A Gentleman's Travels' by James Harvey at Mallett's, Chelsea, November 2008.
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Artist Biography
William Eyre (1891-1979) was a landscape painter of extraordinary talent who exhibited at the Croydon Art Society for the best part of twenty years, with the likes of Hesketh Hubbard, PRBA, ROI, FSA, Jack Merriott, RI, William Watkins, RI, William Fryer and Cicely Mary Barker.
In 1971, Eyre moved to North Wales where he remained for the rest of his life, however he still regularly contributed to the Croydon Art Society’s exhibitions, although No longer put his works up for sale. His works record the myriad of places that he visited, not only in England but on the Continent, and cover all seasons, but it was the sublime landscapes of Northern Wales that proved to be his final and most haunting inspiration; he died there in 1979.
Eyre’s works show considerable skill in the handling of both oil and watercolour, two very different mediums, and his landscapes have even been likened to Whistler. His confidence, sense of drama and simplicity of technique has also drawn comparisons with Cotman and there is a clear link to be made with the work of Edward Seago, seen in the soft play of light across Eyre's coastal landscapes.
Our collection of watercolours and oils by Eyre includes stunning views of the artist’s beloved Welsh landscape, including Deganwy and Mawddasch Estuary. Other locations featured include Ludlow in Shropshire, Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, Woodbridge in Suffolk, Roundstone in Ireland, Windsor and many others. Most of the works are signed by the artist and titled and dated to the reverse.
| SKU | kj538 |
|---|---|
| Artist | William Eyre (1891-1979) |
| Date | Mid 20th Century |
| Dimensions | 36.5 x 53.6cm |
| Medium | Oil |
| Subject | Landscape |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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