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R.Beaver
Impressionist English Street scene in London

1967

$1,950
£1,486.21
€1,698.84
CA$2,743.53
A$3,005.45
CHF 1,581.95
MX$35,870.82
NOK 20,165.87
SEK 18,434.65
DKK 12,690.02

About the Item

R. Beaver English School, circa 1967 Chelsea Street Scene, London Oil on board Signed lower left A lively and confidently painted English street scene, believed to depict a corner of Chelsea, capturing the architectural character and everyday calm of postwar London in the late 1960s. Tall terrace houses with mansard roofs and clustered chimney stacks rise rhythmically across the composition, their façades articulated in warm ochres, reds, and muted greens, enlivened by crisp white window frames. Beaver employs a direct, painterly touch, with confident brushwork and a fresh palette that balances structure with spontaneity. The street is animated not by crowds, but by suggestion: a red pillar box, railings, and pavement details quietly situate the viewer within a recognisable London neighbourhood. The perspective gently draws the eye inward, creating a sense of place rather than mere topographical record. The handling reflects the enduring influence of earlier British urban painters while remaining firmly rooted in the mid-20th-century tradition of accessible, observational realism. There is an appealing honesty to the work—unpretentious, well-observed, and decorative—making it particularly suitable for both traditional and modern interiors. Presented in its original, understated frame, this is a charming and evocative example of postwar English urban painting, celebrating the enduring character of London streets at a moment of architectural and social transition.
  • Creator:
    R.Beaver (English)
  • Creation Year:
    1967
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting is in original condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507317376002

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