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Norman Basil TownBritish expressive, mid century watercolour 'A classical allegory' Basil Town
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Norman Basil Town (British, 1915 – 1987)
A classical allegory
Pen and ink
6.3/4 x 9.1/4 in. (17.2 x 23.3 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: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Condition:Overall good order. Recently mounted, behind glass, in a simple black frame.
- Gallery Location:Petworth, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU540316542562
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