Reference photograph, catalogue sheet 34
Cat. 138e · Painting
Carnations
1960s (approximate)
- Medium
- Oil on hand framed unprimed canvas. with stretcher wedges in place
- Dimensions
- 51 cm × 40 cmAs recorded in the catalogue
- Date
- 1960s (approximate)Approximate period suggested in the catalogue commentary; not documented.
- Signature
- No signature.
- Catalogue no.
- Cat. 138e
- Source
- Catalogue, entry 138e
- Status
- Private collection
Description
Tall pink flowers in a grey ceramic vase against a green background.
Commentary
English dimensions of the purchased canvas suggest this was painted in England. The impressionistic, textured, small brush work and visible brush marks in the flat colour planes are typical of B Fleming as is the lack of concern for precision in the painting of the pot, which gives way to expression and an explosion of colour. Possibly 1960s en plein aire.
Attribution
Attributed to Barbara Fleming.
Given to Barbara Fleming in the catalogue.
Catalogue wording: “Barbara Fleming no signature”
Signature and inscriptions
No signature.
Verso
B Fleming in marker top centre A series of masking tapes have been added, now de- teriorating, at intervals on the rear of the sides and across the top. Likely easel fixings.
Condition
Unvarnished Fair Tape on the verso is lifting. Canvas has lost some initial tension.
Further works
Barbara Fleming
Cat. 5
The Abandoned Watering Can
Barbara Fleming
Date not recorded · Oil on primed hardboard
Cat. 6
The Rowing Boat
Barbara Fleming
Date not recorded · Oil on primed hardboard
Cat. 7
The Cornfield
Possibly Barbara Fleming (attribution uncertain)
Date not recorded · Oil on hardboard, unvarnished
Cat. 11
A Pastoral Scene
Possibly Barbara Fleming (attribution uncertain)
Date not recorded · Oil on primed hard board