Betty Berkeley (XX) - Peruala

Betty BERKELEY (20th century)
• Title: Peruala
• Medium: Watercolor and highlights in graphite on rough-grained paper.
• Subject: Profile equestrian portrait. Representation of a bay horse (probably Iberian or Arabian breed given the finesse of the head). The horse is presented with head held high, highlighting the throat latch and the expressive eye.
• Dimensions: 35 x 48 cm (view dimensions).
• Signature: Signed "BETTY BERKELEY" at the bottom left. Titled "PERUALA" on the mat.
• Condition: Very good apparent condition. Fresh colors and sound paper.
• Presentation: Under glass, with a light-toned mount and a goldwood frame with a filet decoration.
• Stylistic note: Work characteristic of the artist's naturalistic style, favoring anatomical precision and the softness of gradients to render the velvety coat.
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• : Betty BERKELEY (20th century)
• Title: Le Buccaneer
• Date: 1986
• Medium: Watercolor, washes and white highlights on rough-grained paper.
• Subject: Profile equestrian portrait. Study of a gray dappled horse. The work focuses on the gray tones and the texture of the coat, with a very detailed rendering of the mane and the nostril.
• Dimensions: 51 x 37 cm (view dimensions).
• Signature: Signed and dated "BETTY BERKELEY 1986" at the bottom left. Titled "LE BUCCANEER" on the mat.
• Condition: Very good overall condition. The paper shows good retention, with no pronounced yellowing.
• Presentation: Under glass, with a light-toned mount and a gilded wood frame matching the first piece.
• Stylistic note: Major piece by its size and date. Mastery of contrasts between the dark gray head and the lighter mane demonstrates the artist's high technical maturity in animal art.
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