British Impressionist Watercolor of a Coastal Church with Dramatic Sky

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Coastal Church with Dramatic Sky By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11.25 x 15.25 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: Anthony Avery masterfully captures a dramatic coastal scene dominated by a historic church nestled against the backdrop of a vast blue sea and stormy sky. The composition exudes a tranquil yet brooding atmosphere, with the light catching the church walls as dark clouds sweep across the horizon. The interplay of shadow and light highlights the depth of the landscape, enhanced by distant sailboats on the water and rolling hills in the background. This piece exemplifies Avery’s skill in portraying both the serenity and power of the natural world. A perfect addition to any collection of British landscapes. Anthony Avery (1946-2023) was a brilliant artist, who lived in the English town of Malvern, close to the Welsh border. His sheer range and versatility of expression and handling of paint is breath taking and one of the many reasons his paintings are admired in worldwide collections today.