Francis Newton Souza 1924-2002 Untitled

Souza was depressed and horrified by the grim nature of post-war Britain but despite the apparent angst of these early cityscapes there is also an evident joy in the use of thick oils applied liberally to the canvas or board, with layers of colour built one upon another and then merged together with swift strokes of the brush or knife.

'The landscapes, architectonic with their cubic factors, are ultimately lyrical.  There is an unrestrained enthusiasm, a liberty in the application of colour that is swiftly applied with a palette knife creating smooth pulsating textures.'  (Anthony Ludwig, Souza, New Delhi, Dhoomi Mal Gallery Exhibition Catalogue).