ALAN DURMAN (1905-1963) UK

Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden c. 1945

Oil on aluminum panel on a wood structure, elaborately carved gilt wood frame

Painting: H: 23 1/4” x W: 30 3/16”

Framed: H: 28 3/4” x W: 35 9/16”

Alan Durman was born in Saltford, England and worked as a local muralist where his most important work is on display at the Saltford Community Hall. The largest mural of the three celebrates the community and shows the indigenous landscape as a backdrop to dancing and frolicking locals. The other two paintings show a view across Kelston village to Kelston Round Hill, a significant local landmark and in the other a verdant view featuring an ancient forest across to the River Avon. In the late 1930’s and 40’s Durman directed his talent as an illustrator and designed many posters. He created travel related posters for British Railways (BR) and the British Transport Commission (BTC) which featured stylish and active young families at sea side resorts.