Greenhouse / Entrance to Landscape by David Holt (1964)
An original semi-abstract painting of St Mary's Bay and surrounding landscape on the Kent Coast
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Painted in October 1964, this is a large oil on board, framed (but not glazed). The frame measures 73 × 50cm, and the painting measuring 69 × 47cm. Signed and dated lower right, typed label for exhibiting to frame (calling the painting Entrance to Landscape), and typed label to reverse (calling the painting Greenhouse).
This painting is of the Kentish coastal landscape, with the distinct shape of St Mary's Bay to the left, and the outline of coastal buildings along the shore on the horizon, running as far out as Dungeness, some of the buildings being the (then) incomplete Dungeness power station, and the runway of Lydd airport. The foreground is taken with a greenhouse, the construction of which in semi-abstract form.
Provenance: This painting comes directly from the artist's estate, and the work is offered with full provenance.
David Holt (1928–2014). Born in Hythe, Kent. Painter and Lecturer in Art. After National Service, he trained at the Canterbury School of Art, the Hammersmith School of Art and the Royal Academy Schools where he was awarded a medal for drawing and the Knapping Prize. He joined a studio-workshop with Gerald Holtom (designer of the CND symbol) in 1958 where he designed and produced proscenium curtains for schools. In 1958 he was awarded a Harkness Fellowship and travelled across America, producing many drawings and prints of the Pueblo Indians and their life-dance in Santa Fe in New Mexico, where he also worked with artist Agnes Sims. He returned to England in 1960 and continued to paint and work on large textile appliques for schools, churches, and private houses including Spade House in Kent, the former home of H G Wells.
He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 1962, and in 1964 was commissioned to design and make a large textile applique 'Christ in Majesty' which still hangs in the chapel of Christ Church College in Canterbury.
He was Head of Art at Canterbury Christ Church University until his retirement in 1995. He exhibited widely in the UK and the States and worked with many art societies and summer schools across East Kent.
His work can be found in both private and public collections throughout the UK and America, including the Yale Centre for British Art. His painting "Coastal Watcher" was recently used for the dustwrapper on Modernism and Memory: Rhoda Pritzker and the Art of Collecting (Yale University Press, 2016).
Condition
Good condition for age. There are two scuffs to the painting both about midway down to the right hand side, and some small surface marking and general age-related wear. The frame is in good solid condition. The whole remaining an impressive piece of original 1960s semi-abstract art.
Due to weight and size, postage is restricted to the UK though I am happy to investigate overseas mailing. Collection is available from Hythe, Kent (CT21), or delivery by us if local. Please give at least 24 hours notice. [Location: Store].
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Price
£120.00
