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David Mead Paintings

British, 1906-1986

David Mead was born in London in 1906 and moved to Whitstable in Kent in 1910, at the age of four. Here he had the good fortune to reside next door to the famous landscape painter Daniel Sherrin, from whom he received guidance and encouragement for his paintings. His first watercolours were sold when he was only 12. He continued to paint and study painting, but it was only after his service in the Air Ministry during WWII, that he became a full time artist. He  painted landscapes in oils, predominantly featuring trees and quiet pools and he excelled at painting trees. He was made a Fellow of the Central Institute of Art and Design in 1946. He founded the Medway Arts Society and served as its President for four years. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and one of his paintings is in Horsham Museum. A large proportion of his paintings are in private collections.

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Artist: David Mead
Huge British Oil Painting Golden River Landscape with Rising Hills, framed
Huge British Oil Painting Golden River Landscape with Rising Hills, framed

Huge British Oil Painting Golden River Landscape with Rising Hills, framed

By David Mead

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

David Mead (British 1906-1986) 'An Extensive River View' oil on canvas framed: 28 x 40 inches canvas: 24 x 36 inches private collection, England gallery label verso the painting is in overall very good and sound condition David Mead (1906 - 1986) David Mead was born in London in 1906. A self-taught painter, he started painting landscapes at the age of 9, greatly influenced by F W Hayes...

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Very Large British Signed Oil Painting Copper Autumn Woodland Pond Landscape

Very Large British Signed Oil Painting Copper Autumn Woodland Pond Landscape

By David Mead

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Near Midhurst (Surrey, England) by David Mead (1906-1986) signed, dated verso to label 1976. titled verso oil on canvas, framed canvas: 23 x 36 inches framed: 29 x 41 inches the pai...

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20th Century Victorian David Mead Paintings

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David Mead paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic David Mead paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by David Mead in oil paint, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large David Mead paintings, so small editions measuring 21 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Carola Richards, Lord Paul Ayshford Methuen, and Edward Seago. David Mead paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $460 and tops out at $1,784, while the average work can sell for $553.