Artist: John Livesey (1926-1990)
Title: Still Life
Medium: Original Pastel
Signed: Yes – Signed by the artist
Image size: 54cm x 72cm (21" x 28")
Frame size: 77cm x 96cm (30" x 38")
Condition: Image: Good, vivid colours with no visible signs of age. Frame: Good, some light marks.
About the Artwork
This vibrant original pastel by John Livesey is an expressive and colourful still life composition featuring a striking arrangement of flowers, fruit and decorative textiles. The artist's confident handling of colour creates a lively and engaging image, with rich reds, violets, oranges and turquoise tones working together to produce a composition full of warmth and personality.
The loosely arranged flowers rise dramatically from a simple vase, creating a strong vertical focal point, while the fruit and ceramics below provide balance and structure. The bold contrasts and layered pastel strokes give the artwork an energetic quality, whilst still retaining the timeless appeal associated with traditional still life painting.
Large-scale works of this nature are particularly effective in interior settings, where their colour, size and decorative impact can transform a space. Presented in a sympathetic frame, this is an eye-catching original painting that combines modernist influences with classic still life subject matter.
About the Artist
John Livesey (1926–1990) was a British artist known for his expressive use of colour and confident draughtsmanship. Working across a variety of media, he produced landscapes, still lifes and figurative works that reflect a strong appreciation of form, atmosphere and painterly design.
His pastel works are particularly admired for their immediacy and vibrancy, allowing him to build rich layers of colour while retaining a freshness of touch. Livesey's paintings often demonstrate a balance between careful observation and expressive interpretation, giving his work both decorative appeal and artistic character.
Today, his original works continue to attract collectors seeking colourful, well-executed examples of twentieth-century British art.
