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Fountain, small version
This painting is one of a series Sutherland produced on the theme of fountains and running water in the mid 1960s. The fountain is typical of the region around Menton but it is re-imagined amongst profuse foliage and gains a mysterious atmosphere. The black and green leaves set against deep blue create a strong, graphic pattern. This is reminiscent of both Sutherland's designs for textiles and tapestries and also of the work of Henri Matisse whom Sutherland greatly admired.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 2277
Acquisition
Transfer, 20/10/1989
Measurements
Height
(cm): 30.2
Width
(cm): 25.5
Height
(in): 11
Width
(in): 10
Techniques
oil on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
oil
canvas
Location
In store
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