Reference photograph, catalogue sheet 44
Cat. 180 · Painting
A Carpet of Flowers
Date not recorded
- Medium
- Oil on hand stretched canvas with side nails
- Dimensions
- 60 cm × 50 cmAs recorded in the catalogue
- Date
- Date not recorded
- Signature
- Not recorded
- Catalogue no.
- Cat. 180
- Source
- Catalogue, entry 180
- Status
- Private collection
Description
Two stands of trees above a carpet of pink flowers.
Commentary
An orthodox natural scene. The flowers and wheat field in the middle distance are typical of Barbara Fleming’s painting style. Lifted paint suggests this is painted over an earlier red toned painting likely by Alec Fleming.
Attribution
Attributed to Barbara Fleming.
Given to Barbara Fleming in the catalogue.
Catalogue wording: “B Fleming”
Verso
A Fleming in faded pen to verso. with stretcher wedges in place.
The reverse is marked “A Fleming” in block capitals. Many boards in the collection carry this marking, and some of them are considered to be by Barbara Fleming. The marking may record ownership rather than authorship and is not treated here as evidence of attribution.
Condition
Some lifting and red paint contact marks against the painted surface of the sky.
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