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Peter Collins ARCA
Peter Collins ARCA Mid Century Modern Lounge Interior Modernist House Home

C. 1950s

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To see our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. Peter Collins ARCA (1923-2001) Modernist Interior with Chairs Pen, ink and watercolour 10.5x20.5 Signed 'Peter Collins' Provenance: The Artist's Studio A stongly-painted image, with a wonderful sense of the light and brightness of a modernist interior. Whether the scene on the back wall is intended to be an extraordinary wallpaper, or whether the view to the garden, we do not know. But the viewer is encouraged to take a seat in an interior that at the time will have felt modern yet comfortable. Collins's first job was at an advertising agency, in the commercial studio, whilst he attended evening art classes. World War II interrupted his career and he joined the Royal Artillery (of the British Army), teaching painting and drawing in the Education Corps - whilst simultaneously teaching at St Martin's School of Art, part time. Following the war Collins studied at the Royal College of Art, winning a scholarship. Leaving in 1950 he then worked as a commercial artist producing some well-known posters for clients including British Railways and British European Airways. He was the Art Director at Odhams Press and spent time designing for both ICI and Shell. With his wife Georgette he created the 'Bacombe Galleries' in Sussex, converting a group of buildings. In 1975 they again converted buildings, this time Stanley Studios in Chelsea which were scheduled for redevelopment; many artists had worked there, probably the most famous being Elizabeth Frink. Combining an artist's studio and a single residence at Stanley Studios the Collinses were immersed in Chelsea's art scene and proceeded to fill the place with art, antiques, scupture and curios.
  • Creator:
    Peter Collins ARCA (1923 - 2001, British)
  • Creation Year:
    C. 1950s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)Width: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Generally good, a little time wear.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU79535463261
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