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Anthony Avery
British Impressionist Watercolor of Church and Village View with Figures Talking

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Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Church and Village View with Figures Talking By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11 x 15.25 inches (Height x Width) Condition: Good, with some minor signs of aging and a small tear on the bottom edge. Provenance: From a large collection of this artists work, held in England. Description: This atmospheric watercolor captures a tranquil scene of three figures enjoying a peaceful moment in a pastoral landscape with a historic village and church in the background. The setting sun casts a warm, golden glow over the scene, softly highlighting the silhouette of the church’s spire and bathing the village in gentle, muted hues. The artist’s careful blending of warm and cool tones brings depth to the rolling hills and trees framing the foreground. In the distance, the village rests quietly under the watchful spire of the church, its stone and brick buildings nestled harmoniously into the landscape. The church’s architecture is delicately suggested, evoking both a sense of age and distance while retaining enough detail to draw the eye. The layering of colors in the background hills creates an impression of vast countryside extending beyond the village, capturing the peaceful expanse of rural life. In the foreground, three figures bring the scene to life. Two are seated together on a bench, while the third stands nearby, engaging them in conversation. This small gathering adds a warm and relatable touch, inviting the viewer to imagine a quiet exchange amid the serene surroundings. The dappled light filtering through the trees on the right adds texture and movement to the foliage, enhancing the feeling of a gentle breeze whispering through the landscape. This painting captures not only a picturesque view but also a mood of peaceful reflection, as if one is witnessing a timeless moment of connection and calm in a historic setting. The artist’s skillful use of light and shadow, along with the subtle color transitions, makes this piece a serene homage to the enduring beauty of nature and the charm of village life.
  • Creator:
    Anthony Avery (1946 - 2023, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Diameter: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509315350722

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