Original oil painting, Clifford A. Brunsden, Timaru NZ, Mid Century framed artwork
An original mid-20th-century oil painting on canvas board by New Zealand artist Clifford A. Brunsden, signed lower left and beautifully presented in a substantial timber frame with gilt detailing.
Depicting a sun-drenched coastal scene at Caroline Bay, Timaru, the painting captures beachgoers, golden sands and rugged headlands through expressive impressionistic brushwork and a vibrant, harmonious palette.
39cm x 33cm frame
20cm x 14cm artwork
About the Artist
Clifford Aubrey Brunsden (1909–1969) was a New Zealand painter and influential figure in the South Canterbury art community. Born in Timaru, he studied art in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington before travelling throughout Britain and Europe, where he developed an appreciation for both traditional and modernist painting. Known for his landscapes and experimentation with abstraction, Brunsden became the inaugural director of Timaru’s Aigantighe Art Gallery in 1956, a position he held until his death in 1969. His work is represented in New Zealand public art collections, including the Aigantighe Art Gallery.
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