Figures for a Gabbeh 1 & 2

Figures for a Gabbeh 1; R Williamson; 2016; 18” wide X 26” tall; paint and plastic on canvas panel

A pair of small paintings that use lines incised in  acrylic plaster to define the scrawled figures in various seated positions. Faded and buried in some cases, rubbed with a dark black paint in others. Inspired by mid-eastern rugs and textiles and the simplicity of depictions in gabbeh rugs, evoking the raw quality of the weaving and design. 

The canvas support has been stretched around a deep stretcher reinforced with a thin panel (not seen). There is a braided steel wire attached to d-rings on the back for easy conventional hanging. Signed with date and title on the back.

Available on my Saatchi Art site:

(link to Figures 1) https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Figures-for-a-Gabbeh-1/1598905/8871083/view

(link to Figures 2) https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Figures-for-a-Gabbeh-2/1598905/8871105/view

Figures for a Gabbeh 2; R Williamson; 2016; 18” wide X 26” tall; paint and plastic on canvas panel