Simon Bussy
A Pair of Plovers , 1939
oil on canvas
14 x 10 3/4 in
35.5 x 27.4 cm
35.5 x 27.4 cm
Provenance
John StracheySotheby's, London
Woods Wilson
Simon Bussy's "A Pair of Plovers" (1939) shows his mastery in capturing avian subjects with both precision and poetic nuance. Renowned for his vibrant depictions of wildlife, Bussy often drew inspiration from meticulous observations at the London Zoo, translating the essence of each creature onto canvas with striking simplicity and vivid coloration. His approach, characterised by a harmonious blend of form and hue, reflects the influence of his contemporaries, notably Henri Matisse, with whom he shared a commitment to distilling subjects to their elemental beauty.
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