Edward Burra

British · 1905–1976 · Painter, Printmaker

Edward John Burra CBE was an English painter, draughtsman, and printmaker, best known for his depictions of the urban underworld, Black culture and the Harlem scene of the 1930s. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Edward Burra, THE BIRD, 1946, watercolour and gouache on paperTHE BIRD, 1946Lyon & Turnbull · £11,430≈ $15,441≈ €13,195Sign up to see
  2. Edward Burra, DOWNLAND LANDSCAPE, ink, crayon and wash on paperDOWNLAND LANDSCAPELyon & Turnbull · £3,780≈ $5,047≈ €4,438Sign up to see
  3. Edward Burra, COSTUME DESIGN FOR A WINDMILL IN 'DON QUIXOTE', c. 1948-9, pencil, watercolour and gouache on paperCOSTUME DESIGN FOR A WINDMILL IN 'DON QUIXOTE', c. 1948-9Lyon & Turnbull · £3,024≈ $4,038≈ €3,550Sign up to see

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  1. Edward Burra, Wednesday Night 1972, etching on paper
    Wednesday Night 1972
    Etching · Paper · ed. 68/75
    plate size: 30 by 25cm; 65 by 55,5 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 41
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

Edward Burra works on paper (13)Edward Burra watercolors (7)Edward Burra drawings (6)Edward Burra prints (3)

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