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Ladies at the Beach, Charlie Mackesy, Vintage Watercolour, Hat, Fashion, Dress

1986

$4,061.25
£2,950
€3,456.38
CA$5,600.44
A$5,929.40
CHF 3,208.83
MX$70,867.28
NOK 39,997.59
SEK 36,576.38
DKK 25,814.74

About the Item

Ladies at the Beach is an original watercolour by British artist, illustrator and author Charlie Mackesy. This vintage watercolour is signed and dated 1986 in pencil. Three women in light summer dresses and wide-brimmed hats gather at the edge of a sun-washed beach, rendered in Charlie Mackesy’s loose, expressive watercolour style. The scene captures a moment of playful motion: one figure is shown mid‑jump from a small walled platform, her legs and dress lifting with the buoyant energy of the moment, while the others linger nearby, their silhouettes softened by washes of pale blues and creamy whites. Life buoys and a simple horizon hint at a coastal setting, but the composition remains deliberately minimal, focusing attention on the rhythm of the figures and the buoyant atmosphere. The artist’s characteristic use of pale, translucent tones creates a sense of warmth and airiness, with subtle touches of brown and peach giving dimension to hats, skin, and dress trim. The scene exudes a nostalgic, carefree mood, as if captured in a fleeting summer afternoon. Throughout his career, Charlie Mackesy has explored a variety of themes through his art, including Jazz, Musicians, the Prodigals, Angels, and studies of people from life.
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    1986
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Knowle Lane, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-ladies Beach1stDibs: LU1207117516622

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