James W. Ferguson

James W. Ferguson (fl.1915-1963) - 20th Century Pastel, Ben Lomond in Winter

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With a fragrant palette and tender pastel marks, Symons creates a captivating depiction of a Venetian canal full of enchanting depth and subtle details. The artwork is signed in the...

Well presented in a cream card mount and simple wood frame with gilt detail. Inscribed with the initials 'N.W' to the lower right. On wove.

Well presented in a white card mount and simple wood frame with gilt detail. Unsigned. On wove.

Deep hues are used in a heavy manner to draw the eye into the distance of this playful evening landscape. Unsigned. On wove.

A landscape featuring cows grazing among the trees. Presented glazed in a white mount and a wooden frame. Signed to the lower-right edge. Artist's label on the verso. On watercolour ...

A fine pastel drawing, depicting a view of a park covered in yellow flowers with a park bench. Unsigned. Well-presented in a card mount and in a wooden frame. On wove.

Inspired by scenes from iconic American landscapes, ranging from arid deserts to lush forests, Jacobsen delves into humanity’s connection to nature and the technology that often mediates that experience. Embedded in the works is the recognition of nature’s immense power in contrast to its quickening fragility. Increasingly, under threat from the continuing rollback of regulations and protections in favor of exploitation for commercial gain, the double-edged sword of technology and the legacy of Westward expansion continue into the present day. For Jacobsen, American parks act as a foil to European colonization and resource extraction. While the creation of National Parks may be one of America’s greatest innovations, in preserving these beautiful and once wild places, they are in practice reduced to roadside attractions. Jacobsen states, “By elevating these picturesque landscapes we also diminish our own place in them. No longer are we participants in the divine dance but instead menacing spectators observing from stadium...

Inspired by scenes from iconic American landscapes, ranging from arid deserts to lush forests, Jacobsen delves into humanity’s connection to nature and the technology that often mediates that experience. Embedded in the works is the recognition of nature’s immense power in contrast to its quickening fragility. Increasingly, under threat from the continuing rollback of regulations and protections in favor of exploitation for commercial gain, the double-edged sword of technology and the legacy of Westward expansion continue into the present day. For Jacobsen, American parks act as a foil to European colonization and resource extraction. While the creation of National Parks may be one of America’s greatest innovations, in preserving these beautiful and once wild places, they are in practice reduced to roadside attractions. Jacobsen states, “By elevating these picturesque landscapes we also diminish our own place in them. No longer are we participants in the divine dance but instead menacing spectators observing from stadium...

This work was part of "Body Politics", the August/September 2022 exhibition marked the debut of this work in the region (New Orleans), and the first time any of these works have been...

Work : Original Drawing, Unique Work, Handmade Artwork. The work has been treated with Archival Varnish with UV protection and it is not framed. Medium : Soft Pastel and Oil based c...

Oil base Colored Pencils and dry pastel on Hahnemühle paper 300g - Original Drawing, Seascape, Trees along the seafront Work Title : Au bord de l'eau (series) Artist : Gabriel Riesne...

Pastel and Coloured Pencils on Hahnemühle paper 300g - Summer Garden, Pool, Drawing, Pastel Work Title : Jardin d'été (EN : Summer Garden) Artist : Gabriel Riesnert (French artist, B...