Ivy T. Attwell, Watching the World Go by, Africa, 1950s, Gouache Painting

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An original 1950s gouache painting, Ivy T. Attwell, Watching the World Go by, Africa.A wonderfully vibrant, large gouache painting documenting … Read more An original 1950s gouache painting, Ivy T. Attwell, Watching the World Go by, Africa.A wonderfully vibrant, large gouache painting documenting the travels of English artist Ivy T. Attwell (1895–1985) in the 1950s. The painting displays Attwell's distinctive compositional style. Her work often takes in a swapping panorama or busy scene from everyday life, captured from a surprising viewpoint, askance, from behind or above. Vivid colour fills the picture plane and as a viewer we feel immersed in the distant land that she depicts.In gouache with pen and ink. On board. There is an additional painting in watercolour and ink on the verso.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: Signed lower right. Inscribed: No. Height: 44cm (17.3″) Width: 54cm (21.3″) Condition: In good condition for its age. The picture may have minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less