Artist: William Scott CBE RA (1913-1989) Title: Abstract Composition (1964) Signature: Executed in 1964. The Present work is registered with the William Scott Archive as No.1134 Medium: pastel on paper Size: 34 x 36½cm (13.4 x 14.4in) Framed Size: 58 x 60.5cm (22.8 x 23.8in) Provenance: Private Collection; Christie's, London, Private Collection Sale, 8th March 1991, Lot 154; Private Collection a#morebtn { color: #de1d01; } a#morebtn:hover { cursor: pointer;} William Scott's work matured primarily through his exploration of the possibilities of still life. The human figure, usually female, and landscape were his other thematic staples. By the early 1960s, he was moving towards a relatively abstract phase, which he did periodically. But his work was never... Read more William Scott's work matured primarily through his exploration of the possibilities of still life. The human figure, usually female, and landscape were his other thematic staples. By the early 1960s, he was moving towards a relatively abstract phase, which he did periodically. But his work was never entirely abstract. It was virtually always tied to motifs drawn from the kitchen and the coastal environment. By this time as well, the extreme stylization and hieroglyphic character of Egyptian art were significant influences.
Artist: William Scott CBE RA (1913-1989) Title: Abstract Composition (1964) Signature: Executed in 1964. The Present work is registered with the William Scott Archive as No.1134 Medium: pastel on paper Size: 34 x 36½cm (13.4 x 14.4in) Framed Size: 58 x 60.5cm (22.8 x 23.8in) Provenance: Private Collection; Christie's, London, Private Collection Sale, 8th March 1991, Lot 154; Private Collection a#morebtn { color: #de1d01; } a#morebtn:hover { cursor: pointer;} William Scott's work matured primarily through his exploration of the possibilities of still life. The human figure, usually female, and landscape were his other thematic staples. By the early 1960s, he was moving towards a relatively abstract phase, which he did periodically. But his work was never... Read more William Scott's work matured primarily through his exploration of the possibilities of still life. The human figure, usually female, and landscape were his other thematic staples. By the early 1960s, he was moving towards a relatively abstract phase, which he did periodically. But his work was never entirely abstract. It was virtually always tied to motifs drawn from the kitchen and the coastal environment. By this time as well, the extreme stylization and hieroglyphic character of Egyptian art were significant influences.
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