British Impressionist Watercolor of an Arched Courtyard Entrance with Figures

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of an Arched Courtyard Entrance with Figures 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: This inviting watercolor captures the charm of a Mediterranean-style courtyard, viewed through an arched stone entrance. The vibrant scene within features colorful flowers cascading over whitewashed walls and a bright blue door that draws the eye. Figures gathered near the entrance lend a lively and welcoming atmosphere, emphasizing the human connection to the picturesque space. Anthony Avery skillfully uses light and shadow to create depth and a sense of warmth, with subtle tones of beige, white, and green complementing the rich textures of the courtyard. This captivating piece highlights Avery’s talent for evoking both atmosphere and storytelling in his compositions. 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.