Mark Osman Curtis, Coastal Scene With Family

Mark Osman Curtis, Coastal Scene With FamilyA light filled impressionistic coastal scene by Scottish painter, Mark Osman Curtis (1879 1959). Here we see a family playing in the sand close to a small jetty with a timber building. The beach is probably somewhere in Skagen, Denmark, as its an area that the artist knew well. Curtis was an interesting painter that worked under several pseudonyms including Th. Friss. Its believed that he was a reclusive character that moved to Denmark prior to World

which is likely to be the original

A splendid study representing Narcissus after the statue discovered at Pompeii in 1862

This is clearly a lady of means and she's dressed to impress

Between 1935 and 1962

One of his portraits

Dutch painters have a great heritage for creating beautiful still lifes and this artist has clearly been inspired by their forebears

his works became looser and often flooded with light

Hamish Constable Paterson (1890-1955)

Note the low horizon line and huge expansive sky that dominates the view

which is painted with a deft touch and plenty of detail

A striking self-portrait by Swedish artist

French impressionism was in full swing and gaining the attention of many British artists