Vera Watson, Portrait of a Beauty, 1987, Gouache

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Vera Watson, Portrait of a Beauty, Gouache, 1987 Material: Gouache on paper A finely executed gouache portrait entitled Portrait of … Read more Vera Watson, Portrait of a Beauty, Gouache, 1987 Material: Gouache on paper A finely executed gouache portrait entitled Portrait of a Beauty by listed artist Vera Watson, dated 1987. The work displays a subtle and carefully balanced use of colour, with intricate detailing throughout the composition. The artist’s sensitive handling of the gouache medium gives the portrait a soft yet expressive quality, capturing the character and presence of the sitter with considerable charm. An exhibition label to the reverse provides additional context to the work and its presentation history. The painting is dated 1987 and is presented beneath glass in a cream-coloured frame. The frame displays light distressing and wear consistent with age. Dimensions: Height: 61 cm Width: 53.3 cm Depth: Approximately 3 cm Weight: Approximately 4 kg Date of Manufacture: 1987 Period: Late 20th Century Style: Figurative / Portraiture See less