SEASIDE STROLL Size: 11.2 x 9.6 inches (including frame) Oil on canvas A small and very impactful mid-century figurative painting that captures a serene moment by the sea, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1976. The composition features two figures set against a vast, tranquil backdrop of sky and ocean. The central figure, dressed in a flowing white garment, carries a patterned bag, exuding a sense of calm and contemplation. A smaller figure, rendered in lighter hues, walks nearby, emphasising a sense of companionship or familial connection. The painting’s style is distinctly modernist, characterised by minimalistic forms and a textured, almost naïve approach to rendering figures. The use of a muted, pastel colour palette – predominantly soft blues, whites, and sandy beiges – enhances the ethereal quality of the piece. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, with visible texture and layering, imparting a sense of movement to the otherwise quiet scene. This oil on canvas is creatively housed in a white painted rustic wood frame. The painting is in good vintage condition. There is some age wear to backing frame panel but this is in keeping with its style.