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Alec & Barbara FlemingPaintings, drawings and works on paper

Reference photograph, catalogue sheet 57

Cat. 232 · Painting

The Archway and Steps

Assigned title

Barbara Fleming

1960s (approximate)

Medium
Oil on hard board
Dimensions
50.7 cm × 40.2 cmAs recorded in the catalogue
Date
1960s (approximate)Approximate period suggested in the catalogue commentary; not documented.
Signature
Signed B Fleming in dark red paint.
Catalogue no.
Cat. 232
Source
Catalogue, entry 232
Status
Private collection
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Description

A set of steps in strong sunlight with a romanesq ue archway.

Commentary

The same viewpoint as captured by A Fleming at Cat 177. An effective depiction of Mediterranenan steps with an open archway. The capture of shadow is particularly strong. Possibly late 1960s.

Attribution

Barbara Fleming.

Catalogue wording: “B Fleming Signed B Fleming in dark red paint”

How attributions are worded

Signature and inscriptions

Signed B Fleming in dark red paint.

Verso

Random white gesso marks.

Condition

Good. Easel tape still in situ along the edges.

Provenance and research

Research notes

  • The title is marked [assigned] in the catalogue.

Linked material

Related works

Further works

Barbara Fleming