Keith Vaughan 1912-1977
Greek Landscape, 1961
oil on board
27.3 x 35.6 cm
10 3/4 x 14 in
10 3/4 x 14 in
titled and dated verso
In 1961, Vaughan visited Greece, travelling to the Cyclades and the Peloponnese. The trip had a profound impact on his work, inspiring several paintings and marking a notable shift in...
In 1961, Vaughan visited Greece, travelling to the Cyclades and the Peloponnese. The trip had a profound impact on his work, inspiring several paintings and marking a notable shift in his artistic style. The vivid blue and open colours of the Aegean sea had a distinct effect on his palette, and he began to loosen his technique and further explore abstraction.
Provenance
The Piccadilly Gallery, London, from where acquired by H Robinson Esq, 10 July 1964Christies South Kensington, 2 November 2001
Private Collection, UK
