British Impressionist Watercolor of a Riverside Village and Church at Twilight

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Riverside Village and Church at Twilight By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11.25 x 15 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 tranquil watercolor by Anthony Avery captures the serene beauty of a riverside village crowned by a towering church steeple. Set against the warm hues of a twilight sky, the scene exudes a sense of quiet reflection. The foreground showcases a glass-like river, mirroring the church and surrounding buildings with subtle ripples that bring movement to the composition. Avery’s signature loose brushwork and harmonious palette create a timeless charm, evoking the peacefulness of rural England. The warm earth tones interspersed with cool purples and soft golden light enhance the composition’s delicate balance, making this piece a captivating addition to any collection. 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.