British Impressionist Watercolor of Beachgoers with Kites and Dramatic Clouds

Title: British Impressionist Watercolor of Beachgoers with Kites and Dramatic Clouds by Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023) Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed Dimensions: 11 x 15 inches (Height x Width) Signed: Yes Condition: Good, with some minor signs of aging. Provenance: from a large collection of this artists work, held in England. Description: This evocative beach scene by British artist Anthony J. Avery captures a serene moment along the coastline, where visitors enjoy a calm day beneath a vast, expansive sky. Soft, billowing clouds dominate the composition, painted in shades of white and grey with subtle hints of ochre, adding depth and movement to the scene. Their presence fills the sky, emphasizing the scale and openness of the landscape. Below, a group of figures is silhouetted against the sandy shore, creating a sense of companionship and leisure. A few colorful kites—one red, one blue, and one barely visible—drift among the clouds, adding a playful touch to the atmosphere. The calm waves lap gently against the shore, while the distant headlands add depth to the vista, grounding the scene in a specific coastal locale. Avery’s masterful use of light and airy brushstrokes invites viewers to experience the peaceful and freeing essence of a day by the sea.