Melvin Day
Shenfield Common, Essex II
Artwork Detail
Melvin Day’s lyrical account of an English wood was inspired by the work of Cézanne, who was informing the practices of many well-known New Zealand artists including Rita Angus, Toss Woollaston and Colin McCahon during this period. Using light washes of colour and sketchily drawn lines, Day creates a series of colourful curved forms without the use of tonal modelling or traditional perspectival techniques. The loose and gestural painting reflects Day's interest in the formal techniques of Cézanne's practice, rather than the romantic qualities which were explored by Toss Woollaston.
- Title
- Shenfield Common, Essex II
- Artist/creator
- Production date
- 1949
- Medium
- oil on canvas laid on board
- Dimensions
- 450 x 420 mm
- Credit line
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Melvin and Oroya Day, 2015
- Accession no
- 2015/25/4
- Copyright
- Copying restrictions apply
- Department
- New Zealand Art
- Display status
- Not on display
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