John Emanuel Portrait 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.”to
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Artist: John Emanuel
In The Pink: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
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Another very pretty mixed media from the studio of this well collected British artist.
Image 21" x 15"
mounted
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern John Emanuel Portrait Paintings
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Romy: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Painting by John Emanuel
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Sarah Jane In Blue: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
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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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John Emanuel portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic John Emanuel portrait paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Emanuel in gouache, paint, watercolor and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large John Emanuel portrait paintings, so small editions measuring 15 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Katarzyna Swinarska, RU8ICON1, and Henry David Potwin. John Emanuel portrait paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $780 and tops out at $975, while the average work can sell for $975.