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Oil on Canvas of Venetian Scene by Sushila Singh (1904-1999)
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Oil on Canvas of Venetian Scene by Sushila Singh (1904-1999)

1940 - 1960
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An oil on canvas by Sushila Singh (1904-1999) entitled "Venetian Twilight.

It is in very good condition with no losses or damage.

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Sushila Singh (1904-1999) was a painter, print maker and occasional ceramicist. Born Margery ‘Sushila’ Singh, in India in 1904. Her father was Bawa Dhanwant Singh QC, having finished his legal training at Lincoln’s Inn in 1896, working in India and retired to England to give Sushila the advantage of an education not yet available to girls in India.

Sushila studied at Hornsey School of Art and latterly Royal College of Art under William Rothenstein. At Hornsey Sushila met fellow student Arthur Henry Andrews who followed her to study at the RCA, they graduated in 1929. Their fellow students in the college at this time were Lionel Ellis, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, John Piper, Evelyn Dunbar to list a few famous names.

After her husband died, in the 1970s Singh moved to Italy living at Borgo Albizi 8, Florence. One of the last exhibitions was Masterpieces of the avantgarde – Three Decades of Contemporary Art at Annely Juda Fine Art.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
86cm (33.86")
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Jane Short Antiques has dated this Venetian Cityscape Oil Painting to the 1950s.

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SA1237441
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A5140
Description
An oil on canvas by Sushila Singh (1904-1999) entitled "Venetian Twilight.

It is in very good condition with no losses or damage.

We can discuss delivery options in UK and can calculate the cost for international delivery

fig 1. A framed mid-century oil painting on canvas depicting architectural structures along the Venetian canal in rich earth tones.
fig 1. Oil on Canvas of Venetian Scene by Sushila Singh (1904-1999)

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone (07850937057....Jane)

Sushila Singh (1904-1999) was a painter, print maker and occasional ceramicist. Born Margery ‘Sushila’ Singh, in India in 1904. Her father was Bawa Dhanwant Singh QC, having finished his legal training at Lincoln’s Inn in 1896, working in India and retired to England to give Sushila the advantage of an education not yet available to girls in India.

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Sushila studied at Hornsey School of Art and latterly Royal College of Art under William Rothenstein.
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At Hornsey Sushila met fellow student Arthur Henry Andrews who followed her to study at the RCA, they graduated in 1929. Their fellow students in the college at this time were Lionel Ellis, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, John Piper, Evelyn Dunbar to list a few famous names.

fig 2. A framed mid-century oil painting on canvas depicting architectural structures along the Venetian canal in rich earth tones.
fig 2. Oil on Canvas of Venetian Scene by Sushila Singh (1904-1999)

After her husband died, in the 1970s Singh moved to Italy living at Borgo Albizi 8, Florence. One of the last exhibitions was Masterpieces of the avantgarde – Three Decades of Contemporary Art at Annely Juda Fine Art.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Venetian Cityscape Oil Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237441
Dealers Internal Ref
A5140
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A framed mid-century oil painting on canvas depicting architectural structures along the Venetian canal in rich earth tones.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourWarm Brown, Dark Green, Ochre
  • MotifsImpasto texture, Venetian architecture, Double moulding frame, Canal view
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 86 cm (34 in)

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Twentieth-century Venetian cityscape paintings often blend traditional Italian architectural views with modern techniques such as heavy impasto and expressive colour palettes, capturing iconic landmarks like St Marks Square and the Doges Palace.

Mid-century oil paintings were typically executed using oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, often mounted in timber frames featuring hand-gilded or painted mouldings.

Authentic oil paintings from this era feature visible brushwork, textured impasto, period-appropriate canvas weave, natural surface aging, and artist signatures on the canvas face or reverse.

A framed Venetian cityscape can be hung above a console table or sideboard to create a focal point, pairing well with dark wood furniture, brass accents, and subtle accent lighting.

To preserve an oil painting, hang it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, maintain stable room humidity, and dust the surface gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush.
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