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Anthony Avery
British Impressionist Watercolor of Landscape at Dusk with Trees and Shadows

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Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Landscape at Dusk with Trees and Shadows by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11.25 x 15.25 inches (Height x Width) Condition: Good, with some minor signs of aging. Provenance: from a large collection of this artists work, held in England. Description: This evocative watercolour landscape, painted by a British artist, captures the quiet beauty of the countryside at dusk. The scene is dominated by tall, leafless trees standing along a winding rural path, their stark, dark forms contrasting against the softened colors of the evening sky. The trees’ elongated shadows stretch gracefully across the road, creating a sense of depth and guiding the viewer’s eye through the painting. The sky, painted in delicate layers of blues, purples, and soft peachy pinks, suggests the fading warmth of the day, as the last light lingers on the horizon. This subtle, almost pastel transition from day to night fills the sky with a peaceful ambiance, perfectly capturing the fleeting beauty of twilight. In the distance, the gentle outlines of hills emerge, softened by a hazy atmospheric perspective that hints at the mist or moisture in the air, lending the piece a sense of realism and depth. The winding road, with its earthy tones and textured brushstrokes, adds a tactile quality to the painting, inviting the viewer to imagine the feeling of cool air and the soft crunch of gravel underfoot. The trees, their branches reaching out like intricate silhouettes, embody the stillness of the countryside, untouched by human presence. The absence of leaves on the trees, along with the muted color palette, hints at the late autumn or early winter season, capturing a moment of quietude and reflection in nature. The artist’s mastery in handling light and shadow is evident in the way the long shadows cast by the trees intersect with the curves of the road, guiding the viewer along an imagined path that bends out of sight. Each shadow is carefully placed, adding rhythm and movement while enhancing the contemplative mood of the piece. This watercolour work captures not only the visual beauty of the countryside at dusk but also its serene atmosphere, making it an invitation to pause and appreciate the tranquil, introspective moments found in nature’s quiet places.
  • Creator:
    Anthony Avery (1946 - 2023, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509315326042

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