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Anthony Avery
British Impressionist Watercolor of Tranquil Lakeside Landscape

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Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Tranquil Lakeside Landscape 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. Provenance: from a large collection of this artists work, held in England. Description: This captivating watercolor painting captures a serene lakeside view that exudes a sense of peaceful isolation and quietude. In the foreground, a solitary tree stands tall, its branches sparse but resilient, silhouetted against the gentle slope of the hillside. The tree’s leaves and branches are meticulously rendered in rich, earthy greens that seem to absorb the day’s soft, ambient light, lending it a grounded, organic feel. The hillside is bathed in a muted palette of olive greens and ochres, with subtle strokes suggesting the texture of grass and rock. This leads the viewer’s eye towards the water, which forms a calm expanse at the heart of the composition. The lake itself is painted with delicate washes, reflecting the subtle colors of the sky and lending it an almost glassy, mirror-like quality. Just beyond the lake, a chain of distant mountains emerges, shrouded in a soft, atmospheric mist that conveys depth and perspective. The mountains, rendered in gentle blues and greys, seem to dissolve into the sky, their forms softened by layers of translucent watercolor washes that evoke a dreamlike quality. Above, the sky is alive with movement, yet painted with a delicate hand. Billowing clouds stretch across the canvas, capturing light and shadow in harmonious gradations of soft whites, greys, and hints of pale yellow, suggesting the warm glow of early morning or late afternoon sunlight filtering through. The clouds almost appear to be drifting, their edges softened by the artist’s skilled blending techniques, adding a sense of tranquility and passage of time to the scene. Together, these elements create an immersive, almost meditative landscape. The viewer is drawn into the peacefulness of the scene, as if standing on the lakeshore, breathing in the crisp air, and listening to the quiet rustle of leaves in the breeze. The painting’s subtle tonal contrasts and gentle brushwork speak to the artist’s deep appreciation for nature, inviting the viewer to pause, reflect, and find solace in the simplicity and beauty of this lakeside landscape.
  • 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: LU509315343682

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