Sku: CB1100Artist: Tony BevanTitle: Works from DeptfordYear: 2003Signed: NoMedium: Offset LithographPaper Size: 23 x 16.5 inches ( 58 x 42 cm )Image Size: 23 x 16.5 inches ( 58 x 42 cm )Edition Size: UnknownFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.Condition: B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and AgeAdditional Details: Original exhibition poster for the show held at Abbott Hall Art Gallery, Kendal, Cumbria, April 14 – June 26, 2003. This striking poster features a powerful figurative composition by British artist Tony Bevan, known for his raw, expressive approach to the human form. Rendered in intense reds and deep blacks, the image depicts a mother and child, their faces marked by bold, gestural lines that convey both intimacy and emotional tension. Bevan’s distinctive style—characterized by layered textures, vigorous mark-making, and psychological depth—draws from both expressionist traditions and contemporary figuration. The figures appear almost carved from the surface, embodying a sense of vulnerability and resilience that defines much of his work from this period. The poster’s rich, saturated palette and dynamic composition create an immediate visual impact, while the typography remains secondary, allowing the artwork to dominate. A compelling example of contemporary British figurative art, this poster captures the intensity and humanity at the core of Bevan’s practice. A strong and evocative exhibition poster from the post-digital era, appealing to collectors of contemporary painting and expressive figuration.
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