A striking British modernist townscape, painted in 1965 and signed E. Meldrum. Oil on canvas, presented in its original period frame.
The townscape has been reduced almost to a series of shapes. Buildings, rooftops, towers and a bare tree are flattened into blocks of mustard, ochre, olive, cream and charcoal, with very little concern for conventional perspective. There is a strong post Cubist influence, but it remains just recognisable enough as a place.
Signed E. Meldrum and dated 1965 lower right. I have so far been unable to establish the identity of the artist and would rather leave it there than invent a biography.
The reverse carries the stamp of C. Roberson & Co Ltd, the long-established London artists' colourmen and suppliers.
A very good example of mid century British modernist painting and considerably better in the flesh than I had given it credit for.
Signed and dated lower right 'E MELDRUM '65' The artist has also initialled the version with broad brush strokes.
Oil on stretched canvas.
Max Width - 87cm / 34"
Max Height - 75cm / 29"
The paint surface is stable with strong colours and no signs of craquelure or loss.
The simple wooden painted frame has been left in as found condition, with some signs of discolouration.
