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Norman Basil Town
British expressive, mid century pen and ink 'Washer Women' by Basil Town

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Norman Basil Town (British, 1915 – 1987) Washer woman Pen and ink 8 x 6 in. (20 x 15 cm.) Norman Basil Town (1905–1984) was a British artist known for his evocative religious and allegorical works, often rendered with a striking sense of drama and atmosphere. A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Town worked across painting and illustration, developing a style that combined classical composition with modernist sensitivity. His gouaches are especially prized for their intensity, delicate technique, and emotional depth. The Deposition is a powerful example of Town’s ability to distill spiritual themes into poignant, expressive imagery—an exquisite piece for collectors of mid-20th-century British art.
  • Creator:
    Norman Basil Town (1915 - 1987, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Small grease spot (upper right), overall in good order. Recently mounted, behind glass, in a simple black frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Petworth, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU540316542752

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