Dr Robert Bohanさんのイラストまとめ

The president wrote to Clarke on seeing the finished work identifying the Nelly dancing figure as a cause for concern. He blamed his censoriousness on ‘the people’ & also highlighted a panel showing drunkenness.

He was invited to be artist-in-residence at the Museum of New South Wales & he found the experience inspiring. Sydney Garden Painting (1989), Sydney Garden Painting December 1989 & Jimmy’s Piece 1 (1989)

Heron would meet Hepworth & Nicholson at St Ives & always return to Cornwall. He married in 1945. He was influenced by the Post Impressionists & had his first one man exhibit in 1947. Long Table with Fruit (1949), Still Life (1949), Crambe Vicarage (1949) & Tablecloth (1948)

Born in Leeds, his family moved to Cornwall & then to Hertfordshire. His dad was involved in the design & manufacturing of fabrics. He was a C.O. in WWII & worked in farming. He then worked for Bernard Leach (1944-5) The Piano (1943) & Boats at Night (1947)

The painter had an understanding with children. Here we see one of his greatest watercolours. His niece & ward, Violet, is shown playing with her dolls on her bed. Contrasting with these are more commercial puppy images - these provided the money he needed for his expenses

Another theme was depicting Dublin. He did this in such a way as to bring the past to life & give an idea of Victorian & Edwardian life in the Capital. His Tea in the Garden depicts almost life sized figures under a stunning blue of leafy light. Although unfinished I love it!

His talent was recognised & he went on to study in Antwerp. There he won the Taylor Prize in 1881 & again in 1882. The prize had allowed him to travel to Belgium & expand his knowledge.

Clarke produced a report for govt identifying a site in the Labour building & suggesting he depict Irish writers. Then, as now Irish writing was famous internationally. He asked for £450. Here’s a watercolour study he did.

Clarke produced a report for govt identifying a site in the Labour building & suggesting he depict Irish writers. Then, as now Irish writing was famous internationally. He asked for £450

The success of his Blue Paintings had given him financial security allowing him to paint studies of nude men which also fitted with an interest in athleticism/vitalism at the time. Flottans Badhus (1907) & Two Models (1908) & Seated Nude (c1906)