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Orientalist view of a mosque by Leaver

Creator: Noel Harry Leaver
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Orientalist view of a mosque by Leaver
British, early 20th Century
Frame: Height 45.5cm, width 56cm, depth 2cm
Sheet: Height 27cm, width 36.5cm

This watercolour on paper painting, by the English artist Noel Harry Leaver, depicts a distinctly Middle Eastern or North African urban setting, dominated by a domed mosque. To the front of the mosque, a small square is populated by a number of figures. The scene is light drenched, indicated the intense heat of the locale. Leaver as employed pale, washed colours to achieve this effect. Celebrated in his own day and collected ever since, Leaver was an accomplished Orientalist artist, and this watercolour is a superb example of his work.

The piece is signed lower left ‘Noel H. Leaver. A.R.C.A.’

Artist/Maker: Noel Harry Leaver

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Watercolour, paper, giltwood.
Creation Date:	Early 20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	16381
Incollect Reference #:	698672

Dimensions

W.	22.05 in;	H.	17.91 in;	D.	0.79 in;
W.	56 cm;	H.	45.5 cm;	D.	2 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.