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John Emanuel Abstract 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
Horizontal and Vertical Figures, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
Horizontal and Vertical Figures, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting

Horizontal and Vertical Figures, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting

By John Emanuel

Located in Brecon, Powys

Warm sepia tones in this classic Emanuel painting. John Emanuel "it is the figure , not the nude I am interested in..." Oil on board. Signed. Black wood frame

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract John Emanuel Abstract Paintings

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Standing Figure: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by John Emanuel
Standing Figure: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by John Emanuel

Standing Figure: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by John Emanuel

By John Emanuel

Located in Brecon, Powys

Large oil on paper by this well collected British artist. Signed and dated 1980 lower left. Superb example of this artists work. Behind glass in excellent condition, new mount origin...

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1980s Contemporary John Emanuel Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil

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John Emanuel abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic John Emanuel abstract paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Emanuel in oil paint, paint, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1980s and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large John Emanuel abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 22 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Christo Sharpe, Brian Bartlett, and Christopher Barrow. John Emanuel abstract paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,850 and tops out at $1,858, while the average work can sell for $1,854.