Wilfred Ellison, Castle View, 1962, Oil Painting on Wood, Framed

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Wilfred Ellison, Castle by the River, Oil on Board, 1962 Material: Oil on Board, Painted Wood Frame An atmospheric mid-20th-century … Read more Wilfred Ellison, Castle by the River, Oil on Board, 1962 Material: Oil on Board, Painted Wood Frame An atmospheric mid-20th-century oil on board by artist Wilfred Ellison, dated 1962 and depicting a castle situated beside a river. The composition is rendered with an impressionistic approach, employing a subtle and harmonious palette to capture the relationship between the architecture, water and surrounding landscape. Expressive handling of the paint and softly defined forms create a pleasing sense of depth and atmosphere. The river provides a natural focal point within the composition, leading the eye towards the castle and lending the scene a tranquil quality. The restrained colours and painterly technique are characteristic of traditional mid-century landscape painting. The work is presented within a cream-painted frame, which displays some distressing consistent with its age. Presented in good vintage condition, with appropriate signs of age consistent with its date and medium. The frame is slightly distressed. Dimensions: Width: 18.5 in (47 cm) Height: 14 in (35.6 cm) Weight: Approximately 2 kg (4.4 lb) Date of Manufacture: 1962 Period: Mid-20th Century Style: Impressionist See less