John Emanuel Figurative Paintings
British, b. 1930
We are pleased to sell works on behalf of John Emanuel. John works in Porthmeor, Cornwall. He has received no formal art training. His natural creativity is inspired by a love of his subject – the figure and the figure embraced by the landscape, has developed into a consistent theme. His drawings exhibit a clear, classical form and a simplicity of line which strengthens the relationship between the contours of the figure and the contours of the land. He loves the singular beauty of the Cornish coastline and the extraordinary light. The notion of forms sleeping beneath the earth are a recurring theme. John works in a variety of media: charcoal, gouache, oils and, more recently mixed media and lino-types, a method he learned from John Wells. His preferred medium is oil paint using hand and mould made papers laid down on archive quality board.
John Emanuel “it is the figure , not the nude I am interested in…”
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Artist: John Emanuel
Horizontal and Vertical Figures, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Warm sepia tones in this classic Emanuel painting.
John Emanuel "it is the figure , not the nude I am interested in..."
Oil on board. Signed. Black wood frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract John Emanuel Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Orange Mono Figure: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Orange mono color from the studio of this very well collected British artist.
Image 21" x 15"
Originally from Bury, in the North of England, John Emanuel works in Porthmeor, Cornwa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John Emanuel Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Red Mono Figure: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Very pretty Emanuel pose.
"it is the figure , not the nude I am interested in..." J Emanuel
Image 20.5" x 14" Matted 25.5" x 19"
Signed
Originally from Bury, in the North of Engl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John Emanuel Figurative Paintings
Materials
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Sarah-Jane, Pink: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
John Emanuel embarking on a series of works using new life models. Unusual for a artist who has over the last 40 years only had 3 previous sitters. Now working with Sarah Jane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John Emanuel Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Orange Mono Figure: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Painting by John Emanuel
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Orange mono color from the studio of this very well collected British artist.
Image 21" x 15"
Originally from Bury, in the North of England, John Emanuel works in Porthmeor, Cornwa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John Emanuel Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
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Figure: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by John Emanuel
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Rate find in the artists studio. Oil painting dating from between 1955 and 87. Typical of the style John used at the period.
Framed 15.5" x 20"
Image 11.5" x 15.5"
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Figure and Skyline: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by John Emanuel
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John Emanuel figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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