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A painting I came across on my internet 'travels'. I'd never heard of the artist, Evelyn Dunbar until recently, and as you know, I'm always on the look-out for little known artists whose work needs another good look. I am especially fond of British war time paintings. This is one I'd definitely love to own.
A 1944 Pastoral - Land Girls Pruning in East Malling is such an evocative work, saying so much about the time in England's past when women had to step in and do 'men's work' while the men were off fighting WWII. They all saw their duty and they did it. I love the women's singular purpose, the painting's border, the clothing - especially the head gear, the tools, the idea of readying an orchard for the next year's harvest in the midst of war. Sanguinity.
Read more about this painting, here at this Fruit Forum link which usually, I suppose, has more to do with fruit than painting, but Ian Harrison does a wonderful job of examining the work and the artist.
Also discovered this dedicated blog, Evelyn Dunbar, A Series of Commentaries on Her Paintings by Christopher Campbell-Howes, which has many details about Dunbar's work and life.
Not an artist I've come across before either Yvette - fascinating - thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Sergio. You know how I love to share artwork. :)
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ReplyDeleteI would also be happy to live with this painting. I find it inspiring. And it makes me want to create a painting within a painting, or use the same concept of a border. What a shame that Evelyn Dunbar died so young — she surely had a lot more to share.
I didn't see any details on her death, just that it happened while out walking with her husband. I'm assuming heart attack. But too young. You are so right, much too young when she might have gone on creating wonderful works. And from what I understand, a lot of her work was lost or destroyed. I'm not sure of the details. But it certainly adds to the tragedy.
DeleteI'm glad you share my liking of this painting, Mark. I'll bet there are prints available. I think I'm going to see if any can be had for not too many bucks.
I love the use of borders. Most of my painting work is bordered. I love doing them. One of these days I'll have to scan and share. :)
Yes, you will!!
DeleteYvette, all I feel is envy but in a good way. Every minute I'm spending doing something else, I'm losing out on painting my own. Thanks for pointing me in that direction every Saturday.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Prashant. You know how I love showcasing artists and their work. You need to find the fime to get back to your artwork - definitely. Easier said than done, I know.
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