Description
Original Watercolour on Paper, 'Still Life of Flowers', Leslie Duxbury ARCA (1921-2001), Circa 1950's
Mounted ready for framing on soft white card and backing card with cellophane protective wrapping
Overall size of the mount measures approx. 14" x 11" (which means it will fit standard size picture frame). The visible picture opening is 9.75" x 6.75" Approx.
A really nice atmospheric painting. Ready for you to frame.
About the Artist:
Leslie Duxbury was born in Accrington in 1921, he studied at Accrington School of Art, gaining a place at the Royal College of Art in 1941 but was called to army service during WWII, however he was invalided out in 1943 and returned to the RCA. After the war he settled in London with his wife and family. In the 50's he was considered one of the 'Kitchen Sink School' of painters favouring harsh subjects of working class life. His oil on canvas 'Tenement Dwellers' was acquired in 1956 by the Arts Council and in 1984 his work was included in the Graves Art Gallery, Sheffield Touring Show 'The Forgotten 50's'. His work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, Bankside Gallery, and local exhibitions in Wales and London. After part time teaching at various art schools throughout London he obtained a full time post at Kingston Upon Thames where he became a senior lecturer in the 70's until his retirement in 1986. He always carried a sketch book and drew views of London, the Thames, scenes in Wales and musicians at rehearsals in the Royal College of Music.