This product is an original oil painting in the manner of theBritish artist James Lawrence Isherwood, created in 1965. The small-sized canvas features a street scene typical of Northern British art, signed by the artist. This unframed artwork showcases the intricate details and unique style of Isherwood's art, making it a valuable addition to any art collection.
This painting is the manner of work by the prolific British artist James Lawrence Isherwood (1917–1989). Known for his "Wigan style," Isherwood was an eccentric Impressionist/Expressionist painter whose work often depicted scenes of his hometown, Wigan, and London.Artwork DetailsThe piece is likely an oil on board, a medium Isherwood frequently used.Subject: This specific scene, featuring figures in blue and white against a vibrant red background with a prominent road and sun, is titled "A street study with figures in red and blue" (dated 1965). It is characteristic of his work that captures the atmosphere of industrial northern England.Style: His work is marked by bright primary colors and forceful, sometimes "wet" brushstrokes, often achieved by loosening oil paint with turpentine to create a rain-washed or atmospheric effect.Artist ProfileBackground: Born in Wigan, Isherwood studied under Adolphe Valette, who also taught the famous artist L.S. Lowry. Lowry and Isherwood were friends, and Lowry was an early supporter, famously buying one of his paintings for £5.Reputation: Known as the "eccentric artist" of Wigan, Isherwood often struggled financially during his life and sometimes traded paintings for hotel rooms or to pay fines.Collectors: Despite his early struggles, his work is now widely collected. Notable collectors have included King Charles III, Sir Ian McKellen, and the late L.S. Lowry.
Please see the attached photographs as these are part of the description Note this paining is in the manner of the artist. No guarantee that this is the work of said artist