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Anthony Herbert
Vintage Gouache Painting Of Boy With Milk Bottle In Mid-Century School Setting

$576.10
£420
€491.03
CA$790.71
A$863.69
CHF 457.18
MX$10,382.94
NOK 5,811.40
SEK 5,315.46
DKK 3,667.55

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Title: Vintage Gouache Painting Of Boy With Milk Bottle In Mid-Century School Setting By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Gouache on toned paper, unframed Size: 11.25 inches (height) x 7.75 inches (width) Condition: good, Mild creasing and edge wear consistent with age Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England Description: This vivid and emotionally charged painting by Tony Herbert (1927–2024) captures a young boy holding a milk bottle in what appears to be a mid-20th century British classroom. Painted in gouache on toned paper, the composition juxtaposes the child's pensive gaze with a lively, loosely rendered scene in the background — likely a teacher and other children engaged at the blackboard. The central figure is rendered with extraordinary sensitivity. His hand tightly grips the bottle, and his solemn, inquisitive eyes meet the viewer directly. The blonde hair and fair complexion are offset by the cooler tones of his navy jumper and the muted grey-green surroundings. The classroom, painted in flatter, more abstracted strokes, fades into the background — but not without detail: we see chairs, desks, and movement that suggest learning, structure, and the bustling energy of school life. Herbert’s careful brushwork, combined with expressive, confident mark-making, demonstrates his mastery in blending figuration and atmosphere. The child’s emotional presence draws the eye immediately, inviting speculation: is this a moment of reflection, isolation, or simply focus? The contrast between his stillness and the busyness behind him adds narrative weight, and the milk bottle — a familiar element of British post-war childhood — becomes a poignant symbol of routine, nourishment, or nostalgia. This rare gouache is ideal for collectors interested in post-war British social realism, childhood studies, or emotionally resonant figurative works. It stands as a testament to Herbert’s observational skill and narrative sensitivity.
  • Creator:
    Anthony Herbert
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
  • Medium:
    Gouache
  • Movement Style:
    Impressionist
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316695532

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