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Anthony Avery
British Impressionist Watercolor of a Church Silhouette over Misty Reflections

$511.81
£375
€436.98
CA$706.07
A$773.36
CHF 407.17
MX$9,229.80
NOK 5,189.07
SEK 4,743.59
DKK 3,265.39

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Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Church Silhouette over Misty Reflections by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11.5 x 16.5 inches (Height x Width) Condition: Good, with some minor signs of aging. Provenance: from a large collection of this artists work, held in England. Description: This evocative watercolor painting captures a serene and moody scene, where a distant church spire rises above a misty, ethereal landscape. The silhouette of the church, set against a soft, muted sky, is striking yet subtle, creating a powerful focal point that draws the viewer into the composition. The spire, sharply defined, pierces the calm sky, while the softer outlines of surrounding structures and trees seem to blend with the mist, adding depth and an almost ghostly charm. The sky is painted in delicate shades of gray, lavender, and pale blue, with clouds tinged by the faintest hints of warm yellow, suggesting either dawn or dusk. These colors reflect softly in the calm waters below, creating a perfect mirror image that enhances the tranquility of the scene. In the foreground, bare trees with intricate branches frame the view, their reflections adding texture and contrast to the otherwise smooth water surface. These trees, painted in rich brown and deep gray, ground the composition and add a sense of natural elegance. The artist has skillfully used layers of transparent washes to capture the delicate transition between land, water, and sky, imbuing the scene with a timeless, contemplative quality. This painting beautifully conveys a sense of stillness and quietude, evoking the hushed beauty of a foggy morning by the water, where the landscape blurs into a dreamlike vision.
  • Creator:
    Anthony Avery (1946 - 2023, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Diameter: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509315343952

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