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Denis Adeane Mitchell 1912-1993

Name: Denis Adeane Mitchell 1912-1993
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: SZTD4G2PSK
Price: 2800 EUR
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2.800 €

Period 20th century

Style Modern Art

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Denis Mitchell (1912–1993)
Coastal View at St Ives, Cornwall (presumed), 1939
Technique: Watercolor on paper
Dimensions: 54 × 74 cm (sight size)
Frame: 66 × 86 cm
Signature: Signed lower right “D. Mitchell”, dated 1939
Framing: Presented under glass, wooden frame (later)
Description: A charming watercolor depicting a lively coastal landscape, most likely located at St Ives, Cornwall. The composition shows a beach with sketched figures, a sea in shades of turquoise and gray, and typical coastal vegetation (agave, maritime pines).
The treatment is free and luminous, with a fine mastery of washes and reserves, characteristic of working from life. The work evokes a vibrant summer scene, capturing the ever-changing atmosphere of the English west coast.

According to family tradition or stylistic elements, the work may have been created in 1939 in Barnoon, St Ives, where the artist was staying with his aunt Lilian.

About the artist
Denis Mitchell (1912–1993) was a British artist associated with the St Ives art scene. Primarily known as a sculptor (a close friend of Barbara Hepworth), he also produced works on paper, including watercolors in his early career.
This work demonstrates his early sensitivity to landscape and light, before his development towards sculptural abstraction.

Condition
Good overall condition
Some foxing and minor paper wear visible
Frame shows signs of wear.

Ref: SZTD4G2PSK

Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Modern Art (Watercolors of Modern Art Style)
Period	20th century (Watercolors 20th century)
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Artist	Denis Mitchell 1912-1993
Width (cm)	74
Height (cm)	54
Materials	Aquarelle sur papier