Gerald Spencer Pryse (1882-1956)

Oriental Figural Scene, Tangiers Lemon Market

This superb vibrant Oriental Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted British artist Gerald Spencer Pryse. It was painted circa 1925 when Pryse first visited Morocco. He was so entranced by the country and culture that he returned to live there for a few years in the early 1950's. This painting is a very bustling street market scene in Tangiers with dozens of figures, a couple of donkeys and baskets of lemons dotted about along the street. Indeed, a donkey is carrying more baskets of lemons and a figure in the foreground is holding one whilst a stall holder attends to his scales. Tangiers lemon were, and still are, used for lemon flavoured tea and also in hookah pipes. There is an almost abstract feel to the painting as most of the figures are wearing white or beige clothing, with splashes of red and pink here and there and a stream of yellow running through the middle. Pryse has used his bold brushwork and impasto to really capture the colours and shapes of the lemon market. This is an excellent example of his work from his time in Morocco and one can only imagine the wonderful smell of the lemon market. 

Unsigned. 

Provenance. From the artist's estate.

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Gerald Spencer Pryse (1882-1956)

Sweet Pea Flowers

This superb Vibrant British Post Impressionist floral oil painting is by noted artist Gerald Spencer Pryse. Painted circa 1930 the composition is a mass of sweet pea flowers in shades of pink, completely filling the canvas. The brushwork is superb with heavy impasto in the range of pinks and greens. A really gorgeous, lush painting and an excellent example of Pryse's work. 

Unsigned. 

Provenance. From the artist's estate. 

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Gerald Spencer Pryse (1882-1956)

Festivities, Buckingham Palace

This superb British Post Impressionist figurative landscape oil painting is by war artist Gerald Spencer Pryse. Painted circa 1953 it depicts festivities outside Buckingham Palace, London. In the foreground are a large crowd including two girls dancing. In the middle ground is a beautiful memorial commemorating Queen Victoria. It was designed and built by Sir Thomas Brock between 1911 and 1924. Beyond is Buckingham palace. Red and yellow banners flutter above the crowd's head. Pryse had an eye for catching the mood of a scene, be it in the trenches or a happier scene such as this. An excellent example of his work and a great historical artwork. 

Unsigned. 

Provenance. From the artist's estate.
                     Exhibition label verso. 

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