Artist: Alan Davie (Scottish, 1920–2014)
Artwork: Auspicious Signs No. 2
Year: 1996
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 76.2 × 96.5 cm
Auspicious Signs No. 2 is a richly layered work that brings together many of the motifs central to Alan Davie’s distinctive visual language.
Set against a landscape of mountains, water and vivid blue sky, the composition is densely populated with architectural forms, figures, geometric patterns and mysterious symbols. A pale animal occupies the foreground, while totem-like figures and circular signs emerge throughout the scene, creating an imagined world that feels both ancient and fantastical.
Davie was deeply interested in mythology, symbolism and intuitive image-making. Here, recognisable forms sit alongside more ambiguous signs and patterns, inviting the viewer to explore the painting without prescribing a single narrative or meaning.
The strong black outlines, saturated colour and densely worked surface give the composition remarkable presence. Auspicious Signs No. 2 is a characteristically energetic example of Davie’s mature practice.
Price: POA
Please contact the gallery for further information, condition details or to arrange a viewing.
Artist: Alan Davie (Scottish, 1920–2014)
Artwork: Auspicious Signs No. 2
Year: 1996
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 76.2 × 96.5 cm
Auspicious Signs No. 2 is a richly layered work that brings together many of the motifs central to Alan Davie’s distinctive visual language.
Set against a landscape of mountains, water and vivid blue sky, the composition is densely populated with architectural forms, figures, geometric patterns and mysterious symbols. A pale animal occupies the foreground, while totem-like figures and circular signs emerge throughout the scene, creating an imagined world that feels both ancient and fantastical.
Davie was deeply interested in mythology, symbolism and intuitive image-making. Here, recognisable forms sit alongside more ambiguous signs and patterns, inviting the viewer to explore the painting without prescribing a single narrative or meaning.
The strong black outlines, saturated colour and densely worked surface give the composition remarkable presence. Auspicious Signs No. 2 is a characteristically energetic example of Davie’s mature practice.
Price: POA
Please contact the gallery for further information, condition details or to arrange a viewing.
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