British Impressionist Watercolor of a Village Street with Outdoor Café and Horse

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of a Village Street with Outdoor Café and Horse Rider 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 delightful watercolor captures the charm of a sunlit English village street. A row of whitewashed cottages lines the left side of the street, with vibrant red umbrellas shading an outdoor café where villagers gather to enjoy a quiet moment. A solitary horse rider meanders down the street, adding a sense of movement and life to the scene. Anthony Avery masterfully uses soft washes of color and dappled light to evoke the warmth and tranquility of the countryside. This inviting composition showcases Avery’s exceptional ability to depict everyday moments with elegance and serenity, making it a perfect 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.