Ronnie Copas

British, 20th Century surrealist painting of lunchtime on the lake, 1986

1986

This artwork is a captivating representation of The Trinity, created by the British artist Robert Arthur Wilson. It vividly demonstrates Wilson's profound engagement with avant-garde theories related to colour, music, and emotion, which had a significant impact on his artistic vision. Wilson's exploration of colour abstraction was groundbreaking and played a pivotal role in establishing him as one of the most promising artists of his time. His innovative approach to colour abstraction is evident not only in the portrayal of the sky but also in the overall composition of this piece. Robert Arthur Wilson (British, 1884 – 1979) Triune Tempera on panel Signed ‘R.A. Wilson’ (lower right) and titled on a label on the reverse 29.1/8 x 29.1/8 in. (69 x 69 in. ) Robert Arthur Wilson was a British painter. Wilson was born in Sunderland in 1884. Leaving school at the age of thirteen, he was employed for a time as a bookkeeper before beginning an apprenticeship under a local sign...

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