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Kenneth Cozens 1957 Original Oil Painting on Canvas Sea & Rocks British Seascape
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Kenneth Cozens 1957 Original Oil Painting on Canvas Sea & Rocks British Seascape

1940 - 1960
Description

Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting

Surface: Painting

Artist and signature: Kenneth Cozens (1920-2000) (Signed verso)

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1957

Depiction or Location: Maritime Rock Scene

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Sold unframed

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Approximate Size of artwork 41 x 31 cm

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 1950s British Seascape Oil Painting to the 1950s.

Independent Date Check ID 09683542
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-75 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Pencil inscription on the reverse turnover: K. COZENS 1957.
Canvas secured with flat-headed tacks: mid-20th-century studio stretching.
Even darkening across the reverse: natural ageing of the linen.
Corner keys in the mitred frame: adjustable wooden stretcher.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1240506
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting

Surface: Painting

Artist and signature: Kenneth Cozens (1920-2000) (Signed verso)

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1957

Depiction or Location: Maritime Rock Scene

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Sold unframed

fig 1. A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey.
fig 1. Kenneth Cozens 1957 Original Oil Painting on Canvas Sea & Rocks British Seascape

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Approximate Size of artwork 41 x 31 cm

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 1950s British Seascape Oil Painting to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 09683542
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-75 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Pencil inscription on the reverse turnover: K. COZENS 1957.
Canvas secured with flat-headed tacks: mid-20th-century studio stretching.
Even darkening across the reverse: natural ageing of the linen.
Corner keys in the mitred frame: adjustable wooden stretcher.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1240506
Strickland & Russell
Strickland & Russell
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Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours

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A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey.
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Archive I A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey.

Kenneth Cozens 1957 Original Oil Painting on Canvas Sea & Rocks British Seascape

Archive II A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey. View II
Archive III A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey. View III
Archive IV A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey. View IV
Archive V A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey. View V
Archive VI A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey. View VI
Archive VII A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey. View IX
Archive X A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey. View X
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A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey.
Kenneth Cozens 1957 Original Oil Painting on Canvas Sea & Rocks British Seascape
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A mid-century expressionist oil painting on canvas depicting coastal ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas
  • ColourPurple and Blue
  • MotifsImpasto brushwork, coastal rock formations, crashing waves, expressive colour composition
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This original oil painting on canvas by Kenneth Cozens, dated 1957, is a mid-century modern British seascape depicting coastal rock formations and crashing waves. The composition employs impasto brushwork with expressive colour in shades of purple, blue, turquoise, and grey. Textured paint application creates visible ridges across the surface, whilst vertical brush strokes define the cliff structures and horizontal sweeps capture the water. The unframed canvas measures 31 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. It is designed for display above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway as part of a coastal retreat interior scheme.

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Mid-century British seascape paintings from the 1950s often blend post-impressionist and expressionist influences, focusing on mood, texture, and abstracted coastal forms rather than strict realism. Artists of this era frequently used impasto brushwork and unconventional colour palettes, such as purples, teals, and greys, to convey the movement of water and rocky shorelines.

Mid-century oil paintings were typically executed on stretched cotton or linen canvas attached to wooden stretcher bars. Artists applied oil-based pigments mixed with binders like linseed oil, applying layers with brushes or palette knives to build depth, texture, and structural impasto.

Authentic mid-century oil paintings exhibit natural age-related craquelure, subtle oxidisation or yellowing on the reverse of the canvas, and patina on the wooden stretcher frame. Signatures, dates, artist inscriptions, or gallery labels on the front or verso offer additional verification of provenance.

A mid-century coastal oil painting can be styled above a low wooden sideboard, console table, or fireplace mantel to serve as a focal point. Pair it with neutral wall colours, organic wooden elements, and mid-century modern furnishings to allow the expressive colours of the artwork to stand out.

Display oil paintings away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature changes, and high humidity to prevent fading and canvas warp. Gently dust the surface with a clean, soft, dry brush, avoiding water or chemical cleansers, and consult a professional conservator for varnish restoration or deep cleaning.
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