Vintage Oil on Board Self Portrait by Owen Rowley

A fantastic mid 20th century self portrait by the British artist Owen Rowley, depicting the artist wearing spectacles and smoking a pipe. The sitter is shown in three quarter profile, with a thoughtful and informal expression. The work is painted with a loose, expressive technique, with vigorous brushwork and areas of impasto throughout. The earthy palette of greens, ochres, browns and muted flesh tones creates a subdued yet atmospheric quality, while the strongly observed facial features give the portrait considerable character. The painting is presented in a later natural finish wooden frame, which complements the colours of the artwork without distracting from the portrait. The reverse retains the stretcher, with a handwritten label identifying the work. There is some age related wear and minor paint loss, particularly around the edges, as well as general surface marks commensurate with age. A particularly appealing example of Rowley's work, being a self portrait and offering an engaging insight into the artist's own appearance and painterly style. ♻️ we care about our little planet and use recycled boxes