Wonderful Naïve Oil and sgraffito on board, depicting a cloudy night time scene from a landscape to sailboats on the sea, by acclaimed Cornish artist Lewis Mitchell (b.1938)
Titled: "Four Masts"
Signed and dated 1973
Condition: Image: Good. Frame: Many knocks and scratches.
Size: Image: 39cm x 28cm
Frame: 44cm x 33cm
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About the artist:
Lewis Mitchell (born 1938) is a self-taught Cornish painter celebrated for his unique, vivid, and decorative style, which places his work firmly within the realm of British folk or naïve art. Born in Penzance, Mitchell is known for his highly detailed application of paint and his use of pure, bright colour to create visually busy compositions, taking influence from David Hockney. While his repertoire includes still life subjects, he is perhaps most recognised for his fantastical landscapes of Cornwall that often incorporate elements of the sea and sky, such as ships, aeroplanes, and hot air balloons, imbuing the familiar coastal scenery with a sense of playful wonder. His distinctive approach has led to his work being exhibited in galleries both in Cornwall and internationally.
The product is an original oil painting on board titled "Four Masts" by artist Lewis Mitchell, born in 1938. The artwork features a scene of Cornwall with yellow flowers, seafaring elements, a seascape, night sky, and a sail ship. Measuring 28cm in height and 39cm in width, the framed painting is a unique one-of-a-kind piece produced with oil paint and sgraffito technique in 1967. Signed by the artist, this medium-sized work of art showcases a naïve art style and is a valuable addition to any art collection.
