Bernard Kay

Blue Psalm - British Fifties Abstract Expressionist exhibited art oil painting

1958

An original large abstract oil on canvas by British Canadian artist William John Bertram Newcombe. This stunning abstract expressionist oil in blues and greys is a bold, adventurous ...

This vibrant British abstract is by noted artist Peter L Field. Painted circa 1960, the composition is in blues and yellow/browns with Field's striking h...

This very striking exhibited Scottish Abstract oil painting is by influential Scottish artist Jack Knox. Painted in 1964, it is a vivid mix of autumnal colours, textures and brushwork that work perfectly. A brilliant example of his work from the early sixties and which was exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1965. Titled and dated 21.2.64 lower right. Provenance. Exhibited Royal Scottish Academy, Exhibition 1965, Edinburgh. Condition. Oil on canvas, 51 inches by 36 inches unframed and in good condition. Housed in a gilt sixties surround frame, 53 inches by 38 inches framed and in good condition. Jack Knox RSA (1936-2015) was one of the most influential artists to work in Scotland in the second half of the twentieth century. Born John Knox to a family of tailors in Kirkintilloch, Knox studied at the Glasgow School of Art (1953-57) where his drawings were noted for their mature draughtsmanship. After graduating, Knox went to Paris to attend the atelier of Cubist artist, André L’Hȏte. During his time in Europe Knox digested the various art movements of the moment, including Surrealism, Tachisme, Colour Field and Pop Art. Visiting the great museums, he was particularly interested in Analytic Cubism and Georges Braque’s intimation, rather than description, of object. He also went to Brussels to visit the first major show of American Abstract Expressionism in Europe. He returned to Scotland eager to establish his own style, drawing on everything he had seen in Europe. In 1960 the Glasgow Herald presented an exhibition during the Edinburgh Festival of young artists from the west of Scotland. Knox was selected to show alongside George Devlin, Carole Gibbons, Anda Patterson, Douglas Abercrombie and Duncan...

This superb British 1950's abstract oil on board painting is by noted Slade School trained contemporary artist Leo Davy. Davy was born in Yorkshire but settled in Cornwall in 1968 an...

Peggy Reventlow American, 1915-2014 Abstract in Blue Oil on canvas 36 by 48 in, w/ frame 38 ¼ by 50 ¼ in Signed verso Reventlow studied at Le Cours Maintnon in Paris and at Le Coll...

Modern abstract painting in vibrant blue an oil on canvas artwork. signed on backside Brooke 1985 Framed art. 41.5 x 31.5 Tall x 2 D Original unrestored vintage condition preowned....

Mid Century Modern, American Abstract Expressionist Painting on Masonite. This wonderful work in hues of blue comes house in a contemporary natural wood frame presentation.. The ar...

An abstract expressionist painting by Norman Liebman featuring bold textural strokes of oil paint in blues, yellows, reds. Signed on back. Norman Liebman: Abstract Expressionist Pai...