Reference photograph, catalogue sheet 20
Cat. 79 · Study
Portrait of Lily
Date not recorded
- Medium
- Oil on hard board
- Dimensions
- 51 cm × 40 cmAs recorded in the catalogue
- Date
- Date not recorded
- Signature
- Signed A Fleming in red paint]
- Catalogue no.
- Cat. 79
- Source
- Catalogue, entry 79
- Status
- Private collection
Description
Head and shoulders study of a middle aged woman in a brown scoop necked sweater against a turquoise background.
Commentary
An accomplished portrait study with Alec Flemings signature handling of skin tones using flat planes of colour and beautifully captured expression. Most likely caught from life.
Attribution
Alec Fleming.
Catalogue wording: “Alec Fleming [signed A Fleming in red paint]”
Signature and inscriptions
Signed A Fleming in red paint]
Verso
A label to the rear - Alec Fleming - with address, Titled ‘ Lily’ and a price £20. A large chalked ‘R’ possibly denoting rejection from an exhibition. Most likely signed for exhibition.
Condition
Un varnished. Good condition.
Provenance and research
Research notes
- The catalogue marks this title [given].
Further works
Alec Fleming
Cat. 1
Woman in a Pearl Necklace
Attributed to Alec Fleming
1930s in style · Oil on hand-stretched canvas, fixed with nails; unframed
Cat. 2
Self Portrait – Alec Fleming
Attributed to Alec Fleming
Possibly early to mid-1960s, in style · Oil on hardboard
Cat. 3
Self Portrait – Head, Alec Fleming
Attributed to Alec Fleming
Possibly mid-1960s, in style · Oil on hardboard
Cat. 4
African Violets
Attributed to Alec Fleming
Date not recorded · Oil on hardboard, unvarnished