Julian Trevelyan 1910-1988
Airport, 1965
signed and dated
oil on canvas
51 x 61 cm (framed measurements)
51 x 61 cm (framed measurements)
40.6 x 50.8 cm
16 x 20 in
16 x 20 in
Trevelyan's enjoyment of flying went back to his reconnaissance flights in the army. As international plans increased over London, they used the Thames as a guide for their descent to...
Trevelyan's enjoyment of flying went back to his reconnaissance flights in the army. As international plans increased over London, they used the Thames as a guide for their descent to Heathrow and became a defining feature of life at Durham Wharf.
With characteristic flare, Trevelyan transforms this utilitarian landscape into a bold composition of flattened forms and bold contrasting colours. The complexity of the environment is reduced to its essentials and Trevelhyan's subtle wit infuses the work.
With characteristic flare, Trevelyan transforms this utilitarian landscape into a bold composition of flattened forms and bold contrasting colours. The complexity of the environment is reduced to its essentials and Trevelhyan's subtle wit infuses the work.
