A lively original mixed-media work on paper by leading Northern British artist John Thompson (1924-2011), signed and monogrammed by the artist and titled The Race on the reverse.
The coastal composition captures the movement and energy of a sailing race, retaining the immediacy and strongly drawn forms characteristic of Thompson's mature work. The painting comes from the Estate of the Artist, giving it particularly strong provenance.
Details
Artist: John Thompson (1924-2011)
Title: The Race
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Signature: Signed and monogrammed
Reverse: Titled verso
Artwork size: 38 × 48 cm (15.0 × 18.9 in)
Framed size: 55 × 65 cm (21.7 × 25.6 in)
Provenance: From the Estate of the Artist
Condition: Artwork in very good condition. Distressed frame shows some signs of light handling wear.
Subject and Context
The Race is a coastal sailing scene, its boats and sense of movement extending Thompson's familiar energetic handling into a maritime subject.
About the Artist
Born in Oldham in 1924, John Thompson became a full-time artist later in life and is closely associated with Northern British painting. His work is particularly known for expressive line, groups of figures and scenes rooted in everyday life, while his wider studio practice encompassed a broader range of subjects.
