Woman in a Pink Blouse

Attributed to Alec Fleming

1960s (approximate)

Medium: Oil on hard board
Dimensions: 61 cm × 51 cmAs recorded in the catalogue
Date: 1960s (approximate)Approximate period suggested in the catalogue commentary; not documented.
Signature: Not recorded
Catalogue no.: Cat. 159
Source: Catalogue, entry 159
Status: Private collection

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Description

A mature woman with pink blouse and brown pinafore with short hair against a grey scumbled background.

Commentary

Possibly mid mature period, late 1960s. Typical use of reserve and blue primer on the smooth surface of the panel Signed A Fleming in blue block marker bottom right.

Attribution

Attributed to Alec Fleming.

Given to Alec Fleming in the catalogue.

Catalogue wording: “Alec Fleming”

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Verso

No significant marks to the verso.

Condition

Average Some red contact marks and some lifting of the small parts of the painted surface.

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Cat. 2

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Cat. 3

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