“Figure & Grapes” Untitled

Francis Dennis Ramsay (Australian/Britain/US 1925-2009)

$5,000.00

MATERIALS:

Tempera Oil On Board

DIMENSIONS:

Image size 49cm x 39cm Frame size 70cm x 59.5cm x 5.5cm

INSCRIPTIONS:

Hand Signed ‘Dennis Ramsay’ & Dated In Roman Numerals MCMLXXXV (1985) Lower Right By Artist

“He studied architecture at the University Collage Of London during 1953-1955 and was a pupil of Pietro Annigoni who was a renowned Italian portrait painter”

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Bio

Francis Dennis Ramsay (1925-2009 English/Australian) Bio

Dennis Ramsay was born in London in 1919. He was related to the Scottish artists Allan Ramsay (1713–1784) and James Ramsay (1759–1854).

Ramsay served in the RAF towards the later part of WW-2.

He studied architecture at the University Collage Of London during 1953-1955 and was a pupil of Pietro Annigoni who was a renowned Italian portrait painter.

His works comprise of many different mediums including Watercolour, Drawing, Oil and in China Ink. But he is most notably known for his works done in the historic medium of oil tempera. Which involves mixing egg yolk, pigment, varnish, a form of preservative and oil together to create a long lasting paint that can be applied very thinly compared to normal oil paint. His portraits and still-lifes are highly detailed with luminous colours. Important sitters include Princess Alexandra, Sir Winston Churchill and Prince Philip.

Ramsay travelled in many parts of the world with his works being exhibited worldwide Including places like Royal Academy Of London, Royal Portrait Society Of London, Pieter Wenning Gallery, Van Der Straeten Gallery, Adam Galleries and the National Gallery Of Scotland. Circa 1980s Ramsay settled in Melbourne Australia where he continued to Paint and exhibit until his passing in 2009.

Condition

Image in (Excellent Condition) Frame in (Great Condition) may have some minor Chipping and scratching on frame plus usual wear marks from use and displaying consistent with age see photos as photos play an important role in description of condition – Artwork will be Shipped in a Picture box made by us from Cardboard and Foam packaging to suit the size of your individual Artwork, we will Ship your Artwork within 1-2 working days from sale, send us a message so we can do combined postage where possible and safe to do so THIS may save you money if you buy more than one Artwork Please note that some Artwork cannot be combined because of delicate nature e.g. Delicate Glass fragile items

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Postal package 78cm x 68cm x 13cm 5kg

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