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21st Century

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The twentieth century was a period of significant change and tumult, including unprecedented freedom of expression in art. A plethora of vibrant movements and groups emerged and flourished, from the influential Bloomsbury Group to the St Ives School. It represents one of the most exciting periods in British art.

Featured Work

‘Rain’ (1990)
Richard Eurich

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View fullsize A treat to discover the talented @melissa.scottmiller at work by the riverside in Hammersmith.
View fullsize “Outside, I am exposed to the same elements as my subject… the wind that shakes the twig shakes my outstretched arm… we both get wet or scorched by the sun. Outside there is no cool appraisal, you just have to get on with it as be
View fullsize Thank you @daniel_shadbolt_painting for this elegant study of @eleanorfordfood nestled among Burmese lacquered stupas.
View fullsize A richly layered drawing by Sir Frank Brangwyn, marked by vigorous line and tonal drama. Sir Frank Brangwyn R.A. S. Maria delle Salute, Venice, 1905 Black and red chalk, 40.6 × 37.5 cm
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View fullsize New to the Collection: A masterly depiction of the elements by Richard Eurich (1903-1992) — capturing the shifting interplay of light, weather, and water with control and clarity. “Years of observation in all weathers of the same strip o
View fullsize Quiet introspection vs swagger and smudge. Gwen John and Augustus John in dialogue, via two drawings on the walls of Sotheby’s.
View fullsize A masterclass in light, colour and fleeting movement — Iona by Francis Cadell, one of the Scottish Colourists, on display at Sotheby’s.
View fullsize Lots of fine work on show at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition 2025 @royalsocietyportraitpainters
View fullsize ‘Mundesley’ by Peter Greenham (1909-1992) is one of several paintings available in the ‘Under £2,500’ section of my website. Greenham represented a quieter strain in English painting. While perhaps best known as a portr
View fullsize Travels in Tanjore and beyond
View fullsize SOLD: Saint Gilles by John Piper. Pencil, ink, chalk and watercolour on paper. Provenance: Marlborough Fine Art, Abbott & Holder Exhibited: John Piper, Studies from Romanesque Sculpture / Painting in French and English Churches, Marlborough Fin
Sebastian Ford Fine Art specialises in Modern British paintings and works on paper from the 20th century. The gallery handles landscapes, coastal scenes, figurative art, and post-war British abstraction. Typical searches related to this site include: Modern British paintings for sale, sell Modern British art, buy 20th-century British artwork, post-war British painters, British landscape art dealers, where to buy Fred Cuming paintings, Richard Eurich art for sale, Modern British coastal paintings, art galleries specialising in British art. Artists whose work has been handled include Richard Eurich, Fred Cuming, Emily Patrick, John Piper, John Hitchens, Mary Fedden, Maggi Hambling, Augustus John, Carel Weight, and many others.