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Arthur Ferrier
Portrait of a Lady in a Landscape - Early 20th Century Colourist Oil Painting

c.1930

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A beautiful early 20th century oil on canvas portrait of a well presented lady in a landscape, by the Scottish artist, illustrator and cartoonist Arthur Ferrier. One of a group of three family portraits that we listing for sale today - the other two depict the sitters son and daughter. Painted in the distinctive Colourist style which was developing in Scotland in the early 20th century in reaction to the French Post-Impressionists, with bold brushstrokes and a vibrant colour palette. Presented in it's original carved impressionist style frame. Artist: Arthur Ferrier (Scottish, 1891-1973) Title: Portrait of a Lady Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 25 x 21 inches (63.5 x 53.5 cm) including the frame Arthur Ferrier was a cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator and painter – he was born in Glasgow, where he first studied to become an analytical chemist, sending cartoons to the local newspapers. In 1919 he moved to London working on a part-time basis for the Sunday Pictorial, the News of the World and the Daily Sketch. Arthur Ferrier was best known for his pin-up pictures and cartoons featuring leggy blondes – his work was very popular with the troops in World War II. In addition he worked in advertising producing magazine covers and fashion plates, as well as painting portraits in oils of society figures and stage stars.
  • Creator:
    Arthur Ferrier (1891 - 1973, British)
  • Creation Year:
    c.1930
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.01 in (63.5 cm)Width: 21.07 in (53.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Small loss to the frame lower left.
  • Gallery Location:
    Sevenoaks, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1955212160592
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