Adrian Heath Signed Abstract Watercolour “Form in Motion”

Adrian Heath Signed Abstract Watercolour “Form in Motion”

A rare and important original work by leading British abstract artist Adrian Heath, beautifully presented and ready to hang.

Description:

Offered for sale is an original abstract watercolour by Adrian Heath (1920–1992), titled Form in Motion, signed and dated in the lower right corner. This work represents Heath at the height of his artistic maturity, exploring dynamic form, rhythm, and space through the medium of watercolour.

Executed in a sophisticated modernist palette, the composition features bold diagonals, vertical structures, and angular shapes that suggest movement, architecture, or even figures in motion—hallmarks of Heath’s signature abstract style.

Medium & Technique:

Medium: Watercolour on paper

Style: Abstract, Modern British

Palette: Warm ochres, slate blues, steel greys, ivory tones, and rich blacks

Technique: A combination of transparent washes, gestural marks, and sharp-edged forms, showcasing both technical control and expressive freedom.

Artist Biography – Adrian Heath:

Adrian Heath was a pivotal figure in post-war British abstraction. Educated at the Slade School of Fine Art, Heath was a WWII RAF veteran and prisoner of war, where he mentored fellow artist Terry Frost. He later exhibited widely at the Redfern Gallery, Tate, ICA, and internationally at Documenta II in Germany.

His work blends geometric constructivism with lyrical expression and is held in prestigious public collections, including the Tate Gallery, British Council, and Arts Council Collection.

Condition:

Painting: Good overall condition. Some foxing present to the paper and surrounding mount.

Frame: Light surface wear including small scuffs and marks. Protective glass shows some surface scratches and staining.

Professionally framed and mounted. Presented in a modern, natural wood frame.

Dimensions:

Framed Size: 38.5 cm high × 37 cm wide × 2 cm deep

Elegantly floated within mount to enhance visual depth and impact.

Provenance:

Sourced from a private UK collection

Acquired through a respected Scottish auction house

Curated and catalogued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

Previously exhibited in a museum context

Key Features:

Signed and dated by Adrian Heath

Original 1965 work from his mature abstract period

Museum-quality composition with historical significance

Strong exhibition and publication history

Professionally framed and ready for immediate display

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