Walter Durac Barnett, Near Compton, Pastel on Paper, Early 1900s

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This early 20th-century pastel on paper by Walter Durac Barnett (1876–1961) depicts a rolling country landscape with a field in … Read more This early 20th-century pastel on paper by Walter Durac Barnett (1876–1961) depicts a rolling country landscape with a field in the foreground and woodland beyond. Executed on hay-coloured paper, it features a warm palette of greens, blues, and yellows that captures the atmosphere of a summer day. The varied shades of green convey the vibrancy of the foliage, while sinuous pastel strokes emphasise the outline of the hills and the gentle movement of the trees.with a distinctive composition, the open field draws the eye toward the woods and distant hills, creating a sense of depth and calm. Located lower left, signed lower right, and presented glazed under a cream mount within a gilded wood frame. A serene and uplifting pastoral study with bright colour. Dimensions & Details + Framed dimensions: 38 x 44 cm Pastel dimensions: 21 x 28 cm Glazed with a coloured mount and gilded frame Signed lower left and located 'Near Compton. Guildford' lower left See less