Ronald Birch, Impressionist Portrait, Mid Century, Oil Painting

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Roland Birch, Lady in Red, Oil on Canvas, circa 1960s–1970s Material: Oil on Canvas, Painted Wood Frame A striking mid … Read more Roland Birch, Lady in Red, Oil on Canvas, circa 1960s–1970s Material: Oil on Canvas, Painted Wood Frame A striking mid to late 20th-century oil on canvas by listed artist Roland Birch, depicting an elegant female sitter dressed in red. The portrait is executed with an impressionistic approach, combining expressive brushwork with a subtle and carefully balanced use of colour. The vibrant red of the sitter’s clothing provides a strong focal point within the composition, while the more restrained surrounding tones lend depth and atmosphere to the work. Birch’s painterly treatment gives the portrait an engaging sense of character and immediacy, with loosely handled passages contrasting effectively with the more defined features of the sitter. Dating from circa the 1960s–1970s, the painting is presented within a painted wooden 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: Height: 22 in (55.9 cm) Width: 18 in (45.7 cm) Weight: Approximately 3 kg (6.6 lb) Date of Manufacture: circa 1960s–1970s Period: Mid to Late 20th Century Style: Impressionist Country of Origin: United Kingdom See less