Reclining Female Nude
Original Oil Painting on Canvas
by Professor Ken Howard OBE RA (1932-)- Gallery Condition
- Provenance - with Oscar and Peter Johnson, London - now Arthur Ackermann Ltd
- Auction Record - £26,250
- Painting - 51cm (20") x 61cm (24")
- Frame - 66cm (26") x 76cm (30")
- Signed lower right
Lot Notes
A very fine oil painting on canvas depicting a reclining female nude by one of England's greatest living artists Ken Howard. The painting is a wonderful example of the artist's work, the nude model in his studio is a notable theme of the artist's work, Howard is known as a great painter of light and this painting fully demonstrates the artist's extraordinary ability to capture the effects of light and reflection. The painting was made in the late 1980's and was originally sold by Oscar and Peter Johnson Ltd of London - now Arthur Ackermann Ltd. The painting is signed lower right. Howard's work realises many thousands of pounds at auction, please see the snapshots of auction results in the photograph section of this listing. Condition
The painting is in pristine 'gallery' condition - entirely original and free of imperfections. The painting is presented in it's original painted and gilded wooden frame. Artist Information
Kenneth Howard OBE RA (born December 26, 1932) is an English artist and painter. He is President of the New English Art Club. Ken Howard was born in London. He studied at the Hornsey College of Art (1949–53) and the Royal College of Art (1955–58). In 1958 he won a British Council Scholarship to Florence. He spent his National Service in the Royal Marines (1953–55). In 1973 and 1978 he was the Official War Artist to Northern Ireland, and 1973–80 worked in various locations, including Hong Kong, Cyprus and Canada with the British Army. In 1983 he was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy (ARA). In 1984 he became a member of the Royal Academy, and in 1988 President of the New English Art Club. In 1991 he was elected a Royal Academician (RA). He paints in a "traditional" manner, based on strong observation and a high degree of draughtsmanship combined with tonal precision. The depiction of light is a strong and recurrent element of his work. A notable theme is the nude model in his studio. His work is in public collections including the National Army Museum, Guildhall Art Gallery, Ulster Museum and Imperial War Museum. Howard was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 Birthday Honours. More information can be found on the artist's
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