LARGE RIVER LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING BY BERNARD PAGE IN THE 19THC MANNER 42 X 30 INCHES

LISTED ARTIST BERNARD PAGE Born 1927
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Born in Hertfordshire, the progeny of an English Father and Swiss Mother who came from a family of Artists and Engravers.
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Having served his time in the Royal Navy,he was trained at the St Martins Art College, moving thence to the Central Art College in London.
Having worked as a Graphic designer for the "Vogue" magazine he took the leap and became a full time artist.
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Whilst achieving success (his works are in collections throughout Europe and America), his later life was dogged by ill health and he died relatively young.
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This is a beautifully painted large scale landscape oil painting on canvas laid on panel,depicting a winding river through a valley
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There is a small punt on the river with a gentleman seen fishing in the calm waters.
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The sky adds depth and perspective and the detail seen in the painted foliage of the trees is very much in the manner of the early 19th century period.
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An accomplished artist whose distinct style has made him a desirable artist to collect in todays decorative market.
This is one of his earlier examples.
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His works have been sold in well respected galleries throughout the country and as he died in 1988,are sadly missed by many today.
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DATE
1955-60
MEASUREMENTS
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HEIGHT 42 INCHES
WIDTH 30 INCHES
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CONDITION
Canvas laid to board in very good order.
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FRAME
Gilt finished over wood with the normal thinning of gold and a little distress.
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