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Description

“A young man”, pastel and gouache portrait by Lucy Harwood (1893-1972) signed on the mount.

Circa 1930-40

From the estate of the late Edward Marnier

Height 54cm. Width 43cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

54cm (21.26")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Declaration

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Framed Portrait Painting to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1117308

Description

“A young man”, pastel and gouache portrait by Lucy Harwood (1893-1972) signed on the mount.

Circa 1930-40

From the estate of the late Edward Marnier

Height 54cm. Width 43cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

54cm (21.26")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Framed Portrait Painting to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1117308

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An expressive framed portrait painting depicting a man seated with folded hands in shades of blue, peach, and black.

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ObjectPaintings
Period1920 - 1940
StyleExpressionism
MaterialOil paint, canvas, wood
ColourMulticoloured
MotifsFigurative composition, Expressive brushwork, Hued palette
SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 43 cm (17 in)

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Expressionist portrait painting focuses on conveying emotional intensity and psychological depth rather than strict photographic realism, often utilizing bold brushwork and a vivid colour palette.

Traditional materials include oil or acrylic paint applied to stretched canvas or board, housed within a wooden frame, sometimes featuring linen liners and protective glazing.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining the canvas weave, ageing of the pigments, artist signatures, framing construction, and documentation or provenance records.

Pair the artwork with clean architectural lines and neutral walls to let the piece serve as a focal point, or incorporate it into a curated gallery wall alongside other mixed-media works.

Keep paintings away from direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity and temperature levels, and gently dust the surface and frame using a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.