1960’s British Surrealist Oil Painting – “Peeping Faces”

Title: 1960’s British Surrealist Oil Painting – “Peeping Faces”
Medium: Oil on board, unframed
Size: 3.5 height x 4 width
Condition: Good
Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artists estate

Description: In “Peeping Faces,” the viewer is immediately drawn to the interplay of organic shapes and vivid colors. At the forefront, three richly textured green leaves with deep turquoise outlines dominate the composition, their intricate dark veins resembling silhouettes or shadows. The leaves seem alive, their surfaces filled with movement, mystery, and hidden forms waiting to be discovered.

Behind the leaves, delicate violet blooms appear to emerge, their soft petals punctuated by flashes of yellow at their centers. These flowers—reminiscent of faces peeking through foliage—add a gentle contrast to the bold, saturated greens and blues in the foreground.

The textured background of deep blue and green tones creates an immersive, otherworldly atmosphere. The combination of vibrant, complementary hues and intricate linework gives the impression of a surreal botanical scene filled with personality and energy.

We have been offering similar works from this collection for years, appreciating the artist’s talent for capturing emotion through abstraction.

We have several similar size works offered for sale here. In this wonderful size format, they offer tremendous interior design capabilities, perhaps being grouped in sets of 2, 4, 8, or even 12!