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Anthony HerbertSeaside Ice Cream Kiosk with Holidaymakers in Sun Hats British Watercolour
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About the Item
Title: Seaside Ice Cream Kiosk with Holidaymakers in Sun Hats British Watercolour
By Tony Herbert (1927-2024)
Signed: Bottom right
Medium: Watercolor on paper, mounted
Size: 12 inches (height) x 16 inches (width)
Condition: good, with some signs on wear consistent with aging
Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England
Description: A warm and sun-filled watercolour capturing the relaxed charm of a British seaside town at peak summer. This scene focuses on a cheerful ice cream or snack kiosk painted in rich cobalt blue, with a small crowd of sun-hatted holidaymakers gathered in white plastic chairs. Figures queue or chat under the soft afternoon light, while a woman in a striped top and sun hat walks past, casting a long shadow on the sun-bleached pavement. The brushwork is loose and expressive, with dappled tones that evoke both heat and leisure.
Tony Herbert (1927–2024) was known for his sensitive watercolours of British life, and this piece is a fine example of his ability to convey atmosphere with economy and grace. The structures and figures are gently abstracted, yet instantly recognisable, grounding the viewer in the joyful familiarity of a coastal promenade or beachside path.
Paintings like this celebrate the simple rituals of summer — ice cream breaks, casual conversations, and the freedom of bare legs and open skies. Herbert captures the play of shadow and sun across textured surfaces with ease, making the scene almost cinematic in its glow.
Perfect for lovers of nostalgic British travel, seaside towns, or collectors of postwar figurative watercolours, this work adds warmth and whimsy to any space. It would work beautifully in beach houses, conservatories, hallways, or eclectic gallery walls that invite memory and joy.
- Creator:Anthony Herbert
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316838012
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