British Impressionist Watercolor of a Farmyard Scene with a Figure and Chickens

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Farmyard Scene with a Figure and Chickens By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11 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: This charming watercolor by Anthony Avery captures a tranquil farmyard scene bathed in soft natural light. The composition features a traditional farmhouse with its red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery. In the foreground, chickens roam freely while a figure tends to the yard, adding a sense of warmth and daily life to the scene. Avery’s delicate use of color and light brings out the rustic charm and timeless quality of the countryside, making this piece a perfect choice for those who appreciate pastoral landscapes and rural simplicity. 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.