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R Tord
Large Scale Architect's Drawing of a French Mid Century Villa and Garden

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A large scale French Mid Century watercolour painting of a stylish late 1950s villa and its garden in the South of France. This painting was acquired with another by the same artist which is signed and deciphered as R Tord. This painting is presented in a period mid century patinated frame. We have a pair of other works by the same artist available on 1stDibs reference: LU1430212587332 Wonderful graphic and colourful watercolour view of a 'moderne' mid Century villa and its garden . The view of the garden presents the 'pin parasol' trees towering above, giving shade and piercing the azure blue sky, the view of the house which is constructed in the style 'moderne' which so influenced subsequent French and international architecture. Indeed it could be a painting of one of the iconic houses in Palm Springs, California. The artist has captured the dry stone walls of the terracing, the stylish awnings giving shade, the lush Mediterranean planting. In the background there are stylish tents and to the side a caravan. The colour palette gives a vivacity to the work especially the touches of orange which move the eye around the composition. A really strong statement piece of art. The painting is very confidently drawn and painted with a strong 'graphic design' feeling, great movement and perspective.
  • Creator:
    R Tord
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 34.26 in (87 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    There is a very small hole to the top of the framing bar, see photo.
  • Gallery Location:
    Cotignac, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LG/Tord/Large1stDibs: LU1430212699432
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