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Sir John Lavery — After Breakfast, Tangier
Sir John Lavery

After Breakfast, Tangier

"After Breakfast, Tangier" by Sir John Lavery depicts an intimate interior scene rendered in the luminous style characteristic of the Scottish Impressionist painter's work in North Africa. The composition captures the languid atmosphere of a domestic moment, with soft natural light flooding the space and defining the figures through Lavery's skillful handling of color and tone. Created during one of Lavery's visits to Morocco in the early 20th century, the painting exemplifies his fascination with exotic locales and his ability to convey both the specificity of place and the universal quality of everyday leisure.

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Modern British and Irish Art Evening Sale

March 18, 2026

Estimate: $180,000$250,000

Sold: $203,200

Lot 23

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Sir John Lavery, After Breakfast, Tangier

"After Breakfast, Tangier" by Sir John Lavery depicts an intimate interior scene rendered in the luminous style characteristic of the Scottish Impressionist painter's work in North Africa. The composition captures the languid atmosphere of a domestic moment, with soft natural light flooding the space and defining the figures through Lavery's skillful handling of color and tone. Created during one of Lavery's visits to Morocco in the early 20th century, the painting exemplifies his fascination with exotic locales and his ability to convey both the specificity of place and the universal quality of everyday leisure.

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Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

Impressionism, British Artist, Early 20th Century, Post-Impressionist Style, Orientalism, Intimate Mood, Light and luminosity, Figure Painting, Domestic interior scene, Oil on Canvas

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