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UnknownDavid R Buchanan 'Men at Work' oil circa 19301930
1930
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David R. Buchanan 20th Century British. 'Men at Work' circa 1930's
oil on canvas 45cmx60cm
good quality gallery frame 61cmx76cm
A dymanic scene of a gang of road workers laying mains back in the 1930's.
The figures populate the whole scene about there various tasks.
Some in the background are at rest, one on the wheel arch of a vintage truck.
Buchanan's technique is loose and expressive possibly painting from real life on the street.
The painting was exhibited at The Royal Academy, see labels verso.
Viewing available.
- Creation Year:1930
- Dimensions:Height: 24.02 in (61 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Frome, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU121024786611
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