Abstract landscape study in oil, dating from 1960 and complete with original pine wood frame. Vibrant colour way of blues, greens, yellow and white. Painted by Michael Finn, one of the most influential of the post Second World War generation of artists who engaged with art education. Finn was head of Falmouth Art College in the 1960s and went on to take the role of principal at Bath Academy of Art in 1972, both colleges flourished under his leadership. Michael Finn's own work is highly regarded and features in various private and public collection included that of the Tate, 'his paintings combine a balanced insubstantiality with formal gravitas' (The Guardian, 11 April 2022, Elizabeth Knowles).
Framed dimensions:
H 34cm
W 44cm
D 5cm
Artwork only 32 x 41.5cm
Two hooks for wire in place on the back.
Indistinctly signed, titled and dated 1960 verso.
Abstract landscape study in oil, dating from 1960 and complete with original pine wood frame. Vibrant colour way of blues, greens, yellow and white. Painted by Michael Finn, one of the most influential of the post Second World War generation of artists who engaged with art education. Finn was head of Falmouth Art College in the 1960s and went on to take the role of principal at Bath Academy of Art in 1972, both colleges flourished under his leadership. Michael Finn's own work is highly regarded and features in various private and public collection included that of the Tate, 'his paintings combine a balanced insubstantiality with formal gravitas' (The Guardian, 11 April 2022, Elizabeth Knowles).
Framed dimensions:
H 34cm
W 44cm
D 5cm
Artwork only 32 x 41.5cm
Two hooks for wire in place on the back.
Indistinctly signed, titled and dated 1960 verso.
