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Large Original Mid Century Abstract Oil Painting by William Ernst Burwell, Frsa - Water Symphony
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Large Original Mid Century Abstract Oil Painting by William Ernst Burwell, Frsa - Water Symphony

1940 - 1960
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A stunning midcentury abstract oil on board by the listed artist William Ernst Burwell (1911-1974). It is entitled 'Water Symphony' and is beautifully painted with heavily applied textures of predominantly blues. It is in its original gallery frame of painted softwood and has the artists label to the reverse. We have obtained several of the artists works from his studio. Condition is very good, the original frame has bumped corners and some marks but is generally good.

The painter and stage designer William Ernst Burwell, FRSA was born in Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire. He studied at Hull College of Art and Brighton School of Art and showed at the RA, NEAC and elsewhere in Britain and overseas. From 1940-1946 he served with the Essex Regiment and was subsequently employed at Pinewood Studios. The many film sets of the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s on which he worked included 'Oliver Twist' and the 'Black Narcissus'. His work is in the permanent collection of the Imperial War Museum. 'Bunny' Burwell was a founder member of The Colne Group and also a member of The Free Painters Group. He lived at Turk's Head Court, Eton.

H 24.75 in. x W 33.25 in. x D 1 in.

H 62.87 cm x W 84.46 cm x D 2.54 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
84.5cm (33.27")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
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Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this Mid Century Abstract Painting to the 1950s.

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A stunning midcentury abstract oil on board by the listed artist William Ernst Burwell (1911-1974).
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It is entitled 'Water Symphony' and is beautifully painted with heavily applied textures of predominantly blues.
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It is in its original gallery frame of painted softwood and has the artists label to the reverse. We have obtained several of the artists works from his studio. Condition is very good, the original frame has bumped corners and some marks but is generally good.

fig 1. A horizontal mid-century abstract oil painting featuring heavy impasto texture, expressive dripped lines, and a colour palette dominated by deep blue, turquoise, cream, and black in a light wood frame.
fig 1. Large Original Mid Century Abstract Oil Painting by William Ernst Burwell, Frsa - Water Symphony

The painter and stage designer William Ernst Burwell, FRSA was born in Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire. He studied at Hull College of Art and Brighton School of Art and showed at the RA, NEAC and elsewhere in Britain and overseas. From 1940-1946 he served with the Essex Regiment and was subsequently employed at Pinewood Studios. The many film sets of the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s on which he worked included 'Oliver Twist' and the 'Black Narcissus'. His work is in the permanent collection of the Imperial War Museum. 'Bunny' Burwell was a founder member of The Colne Group and also a member of The Free Painters Group. He lived at Turk's Head Court, Eton.

H 24.75 in. x W 33.25 in. x D 1 in.

H 62.87 cm x W 84.46 cm x D 2.54 cm

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
84.5cm (33.27")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this Mid Century Abstract Painting to the 1950s.

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SA892156
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A horizontal mid-century abstract oil painting featuring heavy impasto texture, expressive dripped lines, and a colour palette dominated by deep blue, turquoise, cream, and black in a light wood frame.
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Archive I A horizontal mid-century abstract oil painting featuring heavy impasto texture, expressive dripped lines, and a colour palette dominated by deep blue, turquoise, cream, and black in a light wood frame.

Large Original Mid Century Abstract Oil Painting by William Ernst Burwell, Frsa - Water Symphony

Archive II A horizontal mid-century abstract oil painting featuring heavy impasto texture, expressive dripped lines, and a colour palette dominated by deep blue, turquoise, cream, and black in a light wood frame. View II
Archive III A horizontal mid-century abstract oil painting featuring heavy impasto texture, expressive dripped lines, and a colour palette dominated by deep blue, turquoise, cream, and black in a light wood frame. View III
Archive IV A horizontal mid-century abstract oil painting featuring heavy impasto texture, expressive dripped lines, and a colour palette dominated by deep blue, turquoise, cream, and black in a light wood frame. View IV
Archive V A horizontal mid-century abstract oil painting featuring heavy impasto texture, expressive dripped lines, and a colour palette dominated by deep blue, turquoise, cream, and black in a light wood frame. View V
Archive VI A horizontal mid-century abstract oil painting featuring heavy impasto texture, expressive dripped lines, and a colour palette dominated by deep blue, turquoise, cream, and black in a light wood frame. View VI
Archive VII A horizontal mid-century abstract oil painting featuring heavy impasto texture, expressive dripped lines, and a colour palette dominated by deep blue, turquoise, cream, and black in a light wood frame. View VII
Archive VIII A horizontal mid-century abstract oil painting featuring heavy impasto texture, expressive dripped lines, and a colour palette dominated by deep blue, turquoise, cream, and black in a light wood frame. View VIII
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A horizontal mid-century abstract oil painting featuring heavy impasto texture, expressive dripped lines, and a colour palette dominated by deep blue, turquoise, cream, and black in a light wood frame.
Large Original Mid century Abstract Oil Painting by William Ernst Burwell, FRSA - Water Symphony
Ref: SA892156
A horizontal mid-century abstract oil painting featuring heavy impasto texture, expressive dripped lines, and a colour palette dominated by deep blue, turquoise, cream, and black in a light wood frame.
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Mid-century abstract expressionism refers to a dominant art movement originating in the mid-20th century, characterised by non-representational imagery, energetic gestural brushwork, heavy texture, and an emphasis on spontaneous emotional expression through colour and form.

Artists during this era frequently painted with oil on canvas or hardboard panels, incorporating heavy impasto techniques, sand, or enamel drips alongside traditional glazes to create rich, multi-dimensional surfaces framed in minimalist wooden moulding.

Authentic pieces generally display natural age-related craquelure or surface oxidation, period-correct artist signatures, structural canvas stretching techniques, and original framing, accompanied by documented provenance or artist registry records.

Position the artwork as a focal point above low-profile furniture such as a wooden sideboard or mantelpiece, ensuring surrounding decor picks up complementary tones from the paintings colour palette.

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