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Man with monocle Painting
United Kingdom
Painting, Oil on Canvas
Size: 15.7 W x 19.7 H x 0.8 D in
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About The Artwork
This painting was based on a photograph of a nineteenth century gentleman I found in a newspaper. The expression on his face struck me; it was animated with what seemed to me a combination of pride and fear. The monocle was a crucial part of the expression. I draw the photograph at first, in pencil, to get acquainted with the image. I also took the opportunity to exaggerate his features somewhat, to push it in the direction I already felt it was moving. Then I based the painting on the drawing, using colours I felt were appropriate for the perturbed feel of the work. I'm particularly pleased with the way the face fills the canvas, as if he's leaning in towards you. For inspiration, I look to the New Objectivity artists of Wiemar Germany. The painting will be supplied simply as a canvas, without a frame or hanging hardware. I imagine an appropriate frame would help contain the image, probably with a thick boarder, but that's up to you. The painting will be signed, on both the front and back of the canvas. You will also receive a Certificate of Authenticity with the artist's signature and an exact description of the piece. The painting will be shipped flat in a sturdy, well-protected cardboard box.
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Oil on Canvas
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:15.7 W x 19.7 H x 0.8 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships in a Box
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Ships From:United Kingdom.
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United Kingdom
I have been painting for over twenty years, working mainly in oil paints. I also use watercolour, charcoal and pencil. I was born in the West Midlands, England, in 1978, and currently live in the elegant town of Leamington Spa. Whilst studying Philosophy and Mathematics at university, I painted in my spare time. I had my first solo exhibition at the age of 23. Over the years I have come to cherish the works of Paul Klee, Jacques-Louis David, George Grosz, Juan Gris, Jannis Kounellis, Lotte Laserstein, Christian Schad, Fra Angelico, and Otto Dix, to name but a few influences. At age 28, I studied a MA in the History of Art to broaden my understanding of subject. I came to learn about semiotics and post-modernism, art in a social context, feminist art-history, and many other aspects art how meaning in art is generated. I am a member of the LSA (Leamington Studio Artists) and have written for their excellent quarterly magazine Artspace. I am also a member of Impact Hub Birmingham, a lively collective of artists, social change-makers and entrepreneurs attempting to make a positive difference in the communities of the Midlands. As far as official qualifications go, I holds an MSc in Art History from The Open University and a BA (Hons) in Mathematics & Philosophy from The University of Southampton. I have enjoyed many travels, including trips across Russia and Siberia, China, Japan, and the USA. I am also a writer of fiction (novels, short stories) and non-fiction (art history, philosophy, reviews). Visit chrisjoneswrites.co.uk for more.
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