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Anthony HerbertView Of Rooftops And Tower Block With Tree London 1979 Watercolour1979
1979
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About the Item
Title: View Of Rooftops And Tower Block With Tree London 1979 Watercolour
By Tony Herbert (1927-2024)
Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed
Size: 13.25 inches (height) x 10.25 inches (width)
Condition: good, will some signs on wear consistent with aging
Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England
Description: This striking urban composition captures the layered rooftops and backyard outbuildings of a London neighbourhood in the late 1970s, painted in watercolour with bold structural clarity and a keen eye for architectural rhythm. The piece is signed and dated ‘77 in the lower right corner, confirming its creation in 1977 — a period when urban redevelopment and the tension between high- and low-rise housing were becoming central to the visual language of the city.
Foregrounded by a leafy tree with dense foliage, the view looks toward a row of terraced houses, their angled roofs and chimney stacks drawing the eye upward to a towering concrete block in the background. The high-rise is rendered in grey tones, its grid-like facade creating a visual counterpoint to the smaller, more characterful buildings below. Laundry lines, red doors, blue-painted sheds, and antennae signal the lived-in nature of the space, giving a sense of both community and containment.
The artist’s use of line is notable here — carefully inked outlines give the piece a near-architectural quality, while the brushwork remains fresh and expressive, particularly in the skyscape and tree canopy. The palette balances earthy browns and greys with bright accents and a wash of blue sky, capturing the gritty realism and occasional charm of postwar residential London.
This is a valuable example of urban observational painting, offering insight into everyday architecture and city life as it was experienced in 1970s Britain.
- Creator:Anthony Herbert
- Creation Year:1979
- Dimensions:Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316696332
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