British Impressionist Watercolor of a Beach Scene with Coastal Cliffs

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Beach Scene with Coastal Cliffs By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 15.25 x 11.25 inches (Height x Width) Condition: Good, with some minor signs of aging. Provenance: From a large collection of this artists work, held in England. Description: This evocative watercolor painting captures a serene coastal scene bathed in sunlight. A sandy beach stretches across the foreground, where a small group of figures relax under the shade of a blue umbrella, their deckchairs arranged comfortably. The subtle shadows they cast hint at the warmth of the midday sun. In the background, rugged cliffs rise dramatically, their earthy tones contrasting with the vibrant greens of vegetation clinging to their slopes. A stone staircase carved into the cliff face ascends towards the unseen heights, inviting the imagination to wander. The turquoise waves gently lap the shoreline, their translucency skillfully rendered, capturing the dynamic interplay of light and water. The sparsely populated beach evokes a sense of tranquility and leisure, making this painting a delightful depiction of coastal life.