Corpus. Mentem. Anima.
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Title: Re-Painting Oar Blades
Artist: Sir William Russell Flint (1880–1969), R.A., P.P.R.W.S.
Signed: Printed signature bottom left
Date or Time Period: Mid-20th century reproduction (after original work)
Medium: Fine Art Print on paper
Subject Matter: Depicts a rustic Mediterranean courtyard scene with a seated woman repainting long blue oars, set against timeworn plastered walls and nearby moored boats. Flint’s characteristic watercolor technique is reflected in the reproduction’s tonal softness and mastery of light.
Dimensions (cm):
Framed: H: 40 × L: 50 × W: 1.5
Unframed: H: 23 × L: 34
Condition: Print remains in good vintage condition with some age-related toning. The frame is a gilt wooden surround with light surface wear and minor corner scuffing consistent with age. Backing retains original gallery/framer’s label.
Framing Details: Presented in a gilt wooden frame with cream mount featuring multiple gilt-lined borders, enhancing the delicacy of the composition.
Provenance:
Label verso: “Re-Painting Oar Blades, Sir William Russell Flint R.A., P.P.R.W.S.”
Original framer’s label from The Original Art Shop, Pictures and Framing.
Description:
This fine print reproduction of Re-Painting Oar Blades captures the distinctive style of Sir William Russell Flint, celebrated for his masterful watercolors depicting Mediterranean architecture, interiors, and figures in luminous detail. The subject—a quiet moment of domestic work—reflects Flint’s fascination with everyday European life, rendered with subtle color washes and atmospheric depth. Although this is a reproduction rather than an original watercolor, it remains a collectible piece associated with one of Britain’s most respected 20th-century artists.
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