Large 1994 Abstract Acrylic on Canvas "Subaqua Garden" by John Plumb (1927–2008)

A large abstract painting by John Plumb (1927-2008). It is signed and dated by the artist.
 
Entitled "Subaqua Garden" it evokes marine light and foliage, with tranquil, calming effect.
 
A major 20th century artist, John Plumb's work is held at many important galleries, including the Tate. He exhibited with Bridget Riley at the groundbreaking Situation exhibitions in 1960-61. His biography is below:
 
Abstract painter. Born 6 February 1927 at Luton. Studied at the Luton School of Art 1942–5, the Byam Shaw School 1948–50 and the Central School 1952–5, under Anthony Gross, Victor Pasmore, William Turnbull and Keith Vaughan. Has taught at Luton School of Art 1955-61, Maidstone College of Art 1961-6, and Bennington College, Vermont 1968-9. He became Senior Lecturer in Painting at the Central School of Art and Design, London 1969-1982. Represented in the A.I.A. abstract exhibitions 1953 and 1957, in the ‘Situation’ exhibitions 1960 and 1961 and in a group exhibition at Leverkusen 1961. Group exhibitions since this date include British Painting 1974, Hayward Gallery, London; Art 90, Olympia, London 1990 and Art & the 60s: This Was Tomorrow, Tate Britain, 2004. First one-man exhibition at Gallery One 1957. He has since had solo exhibitions at many galleries throughout the UK, including the Arnolfini Gallery in Bristol 1967, London Arts Gallery 1970, Bohun Gallery Henley-on-Thames 1995 and 1997 and The Atkinson Gallery, Somerset 2002. Did murals for the temporary U.I.A. Congress Buildings 1961.