Description
Frank Griffith 1889-1979
'Harbour Scene'
A truly fantastic original twentieth century impressionist oil painting by the listed artist Frank Griffith. The painting depicts an attractive harbour scene with a large moored ship. As with all of Griffith's work, the quality is excelllent with great attention to detail. The piece is annotated and with the artists studio stamp to verso. We have acquired a large collection of paintings from the artist's studio, all of the paintings are in near gallery condition and will be listed over the coming weeks.
The painting is presented in a decorative blue wooden frame, which compliments the piece well.
The painting has one or two small scuffs to the board, but this does not detract from the quality and is hardly noticeable. A lovely example.
This is a rare opportunity to purchase an original oil painting by a well listed artist, who was extremely accomplished in his field. Griffith exhibited alongside the most highly rated artists in the early twentieth century, including a number of solo exhibitions in France.
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Biography of Frank Griffiths
FRANK GRIFFITH (1889-1979). Welsh painter. Studied at La Palette in Paris 1907, later L'Academie Ranson under Maurice Denis. In 1912 Griffith returned to London as a pupil of Walter Sickert at Rowlandson House. Here he worked with members of the Camden Group. Griffith exhibited with the London Group during the 1920's. Exhibited at the Beaux Arts Gallery in 1933 and 1936. In 1996 the Southampton City Art Gallery held a retrospective exhibition of Griffith's work. Griffith served with the Lancashire Fusiliers during the First World War, seeing action in France & Gallipoli. On his return to France he was taken prisoner & held until the Armistice. In 1921 Griffith married French girl Lucie Henriette Richard.
Painting Details
Period: 20th Century
Medium: Oil On Board
Category: Nautical
Style: Impressionist
The frame measures 43cm x 50cm and the picture without the frame measures 32cm x 39cm.
Ref: AR10444
Some frames are very old and fragile. As such, the ornate work can come loose when sent. Our auctions are for the paintings only and NOT the frames - the frames are a bonus and sent free with the painting. We do make every effort in our packing to ensure that the painting and frame will arrive in good condition.
