Well presented in a dark wood frame with gilt effect detail. The condition is typical for a picture of this age. With some minor discolouration and surface dirt. Marks and abrasions to the substrate, most noticeably to the upper left corner. Scuffs to the frame. From a fine collection of varied and diverse works by the artist Henry E. He worked in a variety of mediums, including oil, watercolour, collage and pastel. His style ranges from traditional studies to modern compositions. His parents were both musical, and Henry began to paint at the age of eight. Outstanding in both art and mathematics, he studied engineering drawing at Royal Enfield, and went on to attend the Central Technical College, Birmingham in 1942, where he excelled. Gaining a local reputation as an artist, he often appeared with his paintings in the Works Magazine. He rarely parted with his own works, often reworking them, except in cases of commisions. Holding strong views on many painters, he didn’t like the Pre-Raphaelites. A real animal lover, his work includes country scenes, churches, and depictions of the area around Hopwood, Worcestershire. Working in a variety of media, sketching in charcoal, he often used a combined approach, painting many pictures several times. At the age of 55, he took early retirement to devote his life to painting. You can view our full collection of these here. Size: 59 x 88cm (23.2″ x 34.6″). Framed Size: 67 x 96cm (26.4″ x 37.8″). Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. All our artworks are packaged to a very high standard, using protective cellophane wallets, hardboard backing, and bubble wrap. Framed pictures are packed into custom made cartons. All of our items come with a Certificate of Authenticity. About Sulis Fine Art. Bill, one of the directors was joined by his son, Dan, in 2012. Staff were gradually added as the business grew. Bill and Dan (now managing director) are joined by 4 art historians/ gallery specialists, 2 stock controllers/dispatchers and an art conservation specialist. We operate from offices outside of Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire and utilise various humidity controlled off-site storage facilities in the local area. The art in our online gallery has been handpicked by our team of highly qualified art historians. We try our hardest to ensure that artworks are described and photographed as accurately as possible. This includes using strobe lighting and colour calibrated screens to colour check our images. The item “Henry E. Foster (1921-2010) Mid 20th Century Oil, Village Street Scene” is in sale since Monday, December 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “sulisfineart” and is located in Bradford-on-Avon. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Date of Creation: 1900-1949
- Size: Large (up to 60in.)
- Medium: Oil
- Originality: Original
- Condition: Used
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Subject: Architecture
- Style: Folk Art
- Artist: Henry E. Foster (1921-2010)