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Oil on board by Robert Barnes , 1973, Coal barges on the river Clyde

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Beautiful early 1970s Post Cubist painting of coal barges on the river Clyde. The technique is minimalist but the barges, weighed down by their cargo are perfectly captured on their to drop off coal to the power station. Paired down and bold the painting exudes an authenticity and style perfectly capturing the period (1970s) and the scene
  • Similar to:
    Marcel Burtin (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.04 in (89 cm)Width: 34.26 in (87 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1973
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10201245519132

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