John Strevens (British, 1902-1990)

John Strevens (British, 1902-1990)

In Old Granada - A Spanish Flamenco Dancer

Oil on Canvas

• Signed lower left.  Signed again and inscribed verso.
• Painting - 71cm x 92cm
  
• Frame - 86cm x 107cm 

Lot Notes

A superb example of the work of John Strevens depicting a Flamenco dancer surrounded by musicians and onlookers.  The painting is titled 'In Old Granada' verso, a further inscription states that the copyright was sold to The Medici Society, London.  The Medici Society produced popular prints based on this painting copies of which can be found for sale online.  Signed lower left.  Signed again and inscribed verso.

Condition

In very fine condition.  The canvas not lined, torn, patched or repaired.  Clean, most attractive, well framed and ready to hang.

Artist Information

John Strevens  was a British painter.  He was born in London and was primarily self-taught. Although Strevens completed some prints, watercolours and drawings, he was mainly a painter in oil with a rich palette, rather in the manner of John Singer Sargent and Philip Wilson Steer. Strevens painted formal portraits but was especially noted for his pictures of women, flowers and interiors. Showed at RA, Paris Salon where he gained an Honourable Mention and had one-man exhibitions in England, Spain and widely throughout America. Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, holds his work. Retrospective at Epping Forest District Museum in 1991. Lived in Loughton, Essex.