Trevor Chamberlain ROI RSMA
ARTIST: Trevor Chamberlain ROI RSMA (1933-) British
TITLE: “Back Gardens Port Vale Hertfordshire”
SIGNED: lower right
MEDIUM: oil on canvas
SIZE: 49cm x 39cm incl. frame
CONDITION: excellent
PRICE: £380
DETAIL:Painter, born in Hertford, who was self-taught. Apart from National Service in the Army, 1953–5, until 1964 Chamberlain worked as an architectural assistant, then painted full-time. He liked to paint his pictures of the sea, townscapes and landscapes in one session on the spot, which gave them great spontaneity. Chamberlain was elected a member of NS in 1968, RSMA in 1970 and ROI in 1972, also being a member of Chelsea Art Society and Wapping Group of Artists. Among awards won were Lord Mayor of London’s Art Award, 1976; James Bourlet Prize at ROI, 1980; Chris Beetles Watercolour Award at RWS Open, 1987; and Llewellyn Alexander Award at ROI, 1991. Solo shows included Ash Barn Gallery, Petersfield, 1971–83, and Inspirations of Armenia and Persia, Piano Nobile Fine Paintings, 2002. Guildhall Art Gallery and National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, hold his work. Lived in Hertford, Hertfordshire.
