Large Mid-century Oil on canvas, “View Across the Valley” by British Artist Simon Goldberg (1916-2002) - newly framed

A charming mid-century study depicting a vast landscape from the top of a hill. Painted using an impasto technique in an impressionist style. Unsigned. Acquired in a collection with other works by the artist, many of which are signed.


About the collection:

From an energetic collection of oil paintings by British artist Simon Goldberg. Capturing dramatic landscapes, bustling street scenes and captivating portraits, Goldberg demonstrates an ardour for the mundane and brings it to life in his distinctive signature style.

BIOGRAPHY

Simon Goldberg was a painter and printmaker, born Solomon Goldberg in London. He studied at St. Martin's School of Art and then RCA, 1937-40. He also worked as Sydney Goldberg until 1950 when he adopted Simon Goldberg as his working name. Following war service, he taught lithography and various forms of printmaking at Hull College of Art, 1947-83, when he retired. A founder member in the early 1960s of the Avenues Group, he exhibited his work at the RA, LG and with the Society of Yorkshire Artists. He is represented in V&A, Leeds City Art Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery, Hull. Goldberg was elected a member of the Senefelder Club in 1949, and examples of his work are in the collections of Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Ferens Art Gallery, Hull University Art Collection, South London Art Gallery and the V&A.