{"product_id":"bosham-landscape-in-oil-by-eric-james-mellon-1925-2014","title":"Bosham Landscape in Oil by Eric James Mellon (1925-2014)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEric James Mellon (1925-2014)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eShore Road, Bosham, Chichester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOil on Board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSigned bottom left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e30 x 40.5 cm | 12 x 16 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e46 x 56 cm | 18 x 22 inch (Frame)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eEric James Mellon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003ewas a British artist best known for his contribution to post-war studio ceramics, while also maintaining a diverse and accomplished practice across painting, printmaking, and drawing. He trained at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London, where he developed a strong grounding in form, colour, and material experimentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eAlthough ceramics remained central to his reputation, Mellon’s artistic interests extended well beyond the kiln. His paintings and printed works reveal a confident, expressive approach, often informed by landscape and place. He lived and worked for many years in Bosham, West Sussex, a setting that provided enduring inspiration and featured prominently across his work in multiple media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eMellon’s practice is characterised by a tactile sensitivity and a painterly use of colour, reflecting a consistent artistic vision regardless of medium. His work continues to be appreciated for its vitality, versatility, and the seamless way it moves between fine art and craft traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wigfull Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63055382774109,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/1832\/5341\/files\/Mellon01.jpg?v=1767879577","url":"https:\/\/markbrownart.co.uk\/products\/bosham-landscape-in-oil-by-eric-james-mellon-1925-2014","provider":"Mark Brown Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}