Daphne Beak Alexander, Toy Town, 1993, Watercolor

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Daphne Beak Alexander, Toy Town, Watercolour, 1993 Material: Watercolour on paper A charming watercolour entitled Toy Town by listed British … Read more Daphne Beak Alexander, Toy Town, Watercolour, 1993 Material: Watercolour on paper A charming watercolour entitled Toy Town by listed British artist Daphne Beak Alexander (1935–2013), dated 1993. Executed in an Impressionist manner, the work displays a subtle and harmonious use of colour, with expressive handling giving the composition a lively yet atmospheric character. The delicacy of the watercolour medium complements the subject particularly well, creating an engaging and distinctive work. Daphne Beak Alexander studied at the Slade School of Fine Art. This particular work carries an exhibition label to the reverse recording its exhibition at the Royal Academy in 1993, together with a Christie’s stamp verso. Presented beneath glass with a museum mount in a shabby-chic style frame displaying light distressing consistent with age and use. Dimensions: Height: 69.9 cm Width: 54.6 cm Depth: Approximately 3 cm Weight: Approximately 5 kg Date of Manufacture: 1993 Period: Late 20th Century Style: Impressionist / Figurative Country of Origin: England See less