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John Emanuel Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

British, b. 1930
We are pleased to sell works on behalf of John Emanuel. John works in Porthmeor, Cornwall. He has received no formal art training. His natural creativity is inspired by a love of his subject – the figure and the figure embraced by the landscape, has developed into a consistent theme. His drawings exhibit a clear, classical form and a simplicity of line which strengthens the relationship between the contours of the figure and the contours of the land. He loves the singular beauty of the Cornish coastline and the extraordinary light. The notion of forms sleeping beneath the earth are a recurring theme. John works in a variety of media: charcoal, gouache, oils and, more recently mixed media and lino-types, a method he learned from John Wells. His preferred medium is oil paint using hand and mould made papers laid down on archive quality board. John Emanuel “it is the figure , not the nude I am interested in…” The art critic, Frank Ruhrmund has observed that… “his works go beyond the nude. He has always striven to transcend the obvious and succeeded, and they have as much to do with the local landscape as they do with the human figure.”
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Artist: John Emanuel
I Can’t Stay Away From You 1980s Vintage Painting Mature Female Nude In Cornwall
By John Emanuel
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
John Emanuel . English ( b.1930 ). I Can’t Stay Away From You. Watercolor & Ink. Signed Lower Right. Image size 28.3 inches x 19.9 inches ( 72cm x 50.5cm ). Frame size 35.2 inches x...
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Late 20th Century Modern John Emanuel Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

In The Pink: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Another very pretty mixed media from the studio of this well collected British artist. Image 21" x 15" mounted Originally from Bury, in the North of England, John Emanuel works in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern John Emanuel Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

Sarah-Jane, Pink: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
John Emanuel embarking on a series of works using new life models. Unusual for a artist who has over the last 40 years only had 3 previous sitters. Now working with Sarah Jane...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John Emanuel Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

Sarah Jane In Blue: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
John Emanuel embarking on a series of works using new life models. Unusual for a artist who has over the last 40 years only had 3 previous sitters. Now working with Sarah Jane...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John Emanuel Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

Romy: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
John Emanuel embarking on a series of works using new life models. Unusual for a artist who has over the last 40 years only had 3 previous sitters. Now working with Sarah Jane and Ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern John Emanuel Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache, ABS

Pensive: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Less is more from the studio of John Emanuel Image 21" x 15" Originally from Bury, in the North of England, John Emanuel works in Porthmeor, Cornwall. He has received no formal art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern John Emanuel Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache

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