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Anthony HerbertContinental Café Scene With Yellow Striped Awnings And Figures In Conversation
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About the Item
Title: Continental Café Scene With Yellow Striped Awnings And Figures In Conversation
By Tony Herbert (1927-2024)
Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed
Size: 11.75 inches (height) x 16.5 inches (width)
Condition: good, will some signs on wear consistent with aging
Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England
Description: This vibrant and atmospheric watercolour captures the easy rhythm of continental café life, with its unmistakable palette of golden light and sociable energy. Beneath vivid yellow-striped awnings, diners gather around shared tables, deep in conversation or quietly enjoying a drink. A relaxed figure in a striped shirt anchors the foreground, while a cluster of lively characters draws the eye across the composition.
The artist skilfully uses translucent washes and expressive brushwork to suggest movement and mood rather than detail. Sunlight filters through the canopies, casting a lemony hue across the white plastic chairs and dappled terrace floor. Beyond the awnings, a row of pale buildings with green shutters suggests a Mediterranean or southern European town, while the gestural faces and loose edges invite the viewer to imagine the personalities within.
A fine example of observational urban sketching, this piece evokes the joy of warm weather, shared stories, and slow afternoons abroad. The lack of formality gives it a sense of spontaneity and life — a moment caught just before the next glass is poured, or the next joke lands at the table. It would sit beautifully in a kitchen, dining room, or travel-inspired interior.
- Creator:Anthony Herbert
- Dimensions:Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316695582
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