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Original Oil Painting on canvas Leslie Gurwin Thomas. 1914/ 1975

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Code: 10924



Original Oil Painting on canvas Leslie Gurwin Thomas. 1914/ 1975

Painter and teacher, husband of the painter Norma Thomas, born in Fochriw, near Merthyr Tydfil, south Wales. He studied art and architecture at Cardiff School of Art, Welsh School of Architecture, University College of Cardiff, Goldsmiths’ College School of Art and at Hornsey. After World War II service he continued teaching, being finally head of the art department at Christ’s College, in London. He held over a dozen one-man shows in England and Wales, having a retrospective at Blaenporth Gallery, his own studio and gallery, in 1976. Completed heraldic design and paintings in a number of public buildings and galleries, as well as illumination and works for local authorities in Britain and abroad. Text source: 'Artists in Britain Since 1945' by David Buckman (Art Dictionaries Ltd, part of Sansom & Company)

This is a fabulous Parisian street scene showing artists with their easels along the street. Probably Place du Tertre Paris where artists set up their easels and paint every day. The artist capturing other artists at work.

Fabulous mid century style in impasto paint on canvas.

76 cm x 51 cm approximately

Framed in a mid century frame.