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Norman Basil Town
British expressive, mid century watercolour 'A classical allegory' Basil Town

$613.09
£450
€550.03
CA$865.46
A$892.28
CHF 502.62
MX$11,417.84
NOK 5,799.74
SEK 6,066.18
DKK 4,112.89

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Norman Basil Town (British, 1915 – 1987) A classical allegory Pen and ink 6.3/4 x 9.1/4 in. (17.2 x 23.3 cm.) Norman Basil Town (1905–1984) was a British artist known for his evocative religious and allegorical works, often rendered with a striking sense of drama and atmosphere. A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Town worked across painting and illustration, developing a style that combined classical composition with modernist sensitivity. His gouaches are especially prized for their intensity, delicate technique, and emotional depth. The Deposition is a powerful example of Town’s ability to distill spiritual themes into poignant, expressive imagery—an exquisite piece for collectors of mid-20th-century British art.
  • Creator:
    Norman Basil Town (1915 - 1987, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Overall good order. Recently mounted, behind glass, in a simple black frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Petworth, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU540316542562

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