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Alec & Barbara FlemingPaintings, drawings and works on paper

Reference photograph, catalogue sheet 50

Cat. 202 · Study

Study of a male partially nude

Attributed to Alec Fleming

1960s–1970s (approximate)

Medium
Oil on hard board
Dimensions
50.7 cm × 45 cmAs recorded in the catalogue
Date
1960s–1970s (approximate)Approximate period suggested in the catalogue commentary; not documented.
Signature
No signature.
Catalogue no.
Cat. 202
Source
Catalogue, entry 202
Status
Private collection
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Description

A bearded male life model, three quarter length, in briefs leaning against a step ladder.

Commentary

Probably from a life class, or a private model, likely late 60s early 1970s, showing Alec Fleming in command of his palette using distinct impasto shorter flat brush strokes to convincingly describe the flesh tones. The use of reserved canvas to depict light is typical of the artist at this time.

Attribution

Attributed to Alec Fleming.

Given to Alec Fleming in the catalogue.

Catalogue wording: “Alec Fleming No signature”

How attributions are worded

Signature and inscriptions

No signature.

Verso

A Fleming Some white contact markers.

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

Good Unvarnished.

Further works

Alec Fleming