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Robert Anning Bell
Robert Anning Bell (1863-1933) - Early 20thC Watercolour, The Confrontation

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A striking, unidentified Biblical scene in pencil and watercolour, showing a man with a dagger in his sheath at his side, aggressively approaching an older man who hides his face. A bowl of frankincense burns to the right and in the background an open door reveals a man and woman standing outside. The scene is has much narrative and dynamism and the darkened palette adds an atmosphere of foreboding to the interior scene. The composition of the piece, tall, almost window like shape, is typical of the Art Nouveau era and the artist's style. The artist has initialed to the lower right corner. The artist also signed to the original backing board. This graphite signature has been adhered to the reverse. The watercolour has been handsomely presented in a fine early 20th Century gilt wood slip with card mount. On wove laid to board.
  • Creator:
    Robert Anning Bell (1863 - 1933, British)
  • Creation Year:
    Unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.79 in (65.5 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is a score horizontally about 2.5cm from the bottom of the drawing, running across the width. The frame has some minor scuffing to the edges but has retained its.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: rd9341stDibs: LU881311624862
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