Clown At Piano - Herbert Johnson Harvey (1884-1928)
Stock No
AD316
2017
- £475.00
- €569 Euro
- $637 US Dollar
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Item Description
A wonderfully emotive antique oil on canvas painting of a man at the piano dressed in a Clown's outfit by artist Herbert Johnson Harvey (1884-1928). Signed and dated 'H. Harvey 09' to lower right.
A particularly engaging piece, with the choice of clothing, the oversize sleeve and colouring thereof unmistakably eye catching. The face shown in half light, adds to the moodiness of this painting, where the subject seems completely engrossed in his playing.
Framed in an appropriately, though later, understated gilt wood frame which has a couple of imperceptible tiny nicks, it's smaller size making it even more intimate and beguiling.
Bio:
Herbert Johnson Harvey, born in Hammersmith, London was a British artist, landscape and portrait painter, print maker and metal worker, largely known for his old master inspired scenes with figures in domestic settings. His family moved to Birmingham when he was about 4 years old. He was trained initially by his father, the animal and landscape painter John Rabone Harvey RBSA, and later enrolled at the Birmingham School of Art followed by the Royal College of Art.
He moved to London in 1911 and in the late 1920s spent some time in Italy.
His works are held in numerous public collections including at the British Museum.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Pulborough, Sussex
Item Dimensions
H: 37cm W: 32cm D: 2.2cm
Period
1909
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Pulborough, Sussex
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)778 2339699
