Harold Hope Read (1881-1959) - Couples Courting in a Park

Description: Click an Image to See it Full-size Details Payment Shipping Terms of Sale View in Room Description A romantic park study of a courting couple in the park, raising disapproving stairs from passers by. Painted in pen and ink with watercolour. Unsigned. On wove. Condition In fine condition.Collection Information Provenance: Ex collection of the artist's lover and housekeeper Hilda; given to Hilda's nephew Dennis Alfred Steven Hopper upon Hilda's death; given to Douglas James Hopper (Hilda's great nephew) upon his father Dennis's death.Biography Sulis Fine Art is proud to present a large collection of works on paper by the highly acclaimed early 20th century British artist Harold Hope Read. The collection of charcoal, watercolour and ink drawings encapsulate the artist's instantly recognisable narrative style as he studies the daily lives and rituals of English society, and the often crowded nature of everyday life at that time Harold Hope Read was born in Greenwich in 1881 and later lived in Lewisham in London, Brighton, and Tunbridge Wells, where he passed away in 1959. During his years in Tunbridge Wells (where he moved to in the 1930s), Hope Read lived an avant-garde lifestyle with his live-in housekeeper, life model and mistress, who we know only as Hilda. Here the artist became known as the 'the Bohemian of Tunbridge Wells' and his work is now acknowledged as the precursor of Edward Ardizzone's (1900-1979). It is from Hilda that the present collection of works originates, after being passed down through Hilda's family after her death. Hope Read’s involvement with his patron, Charles Lambert Rutherston, and fellow artists William Orpen (1878-1931) and Sir William Rothenstein (1872-1945) has been credited for inspiring the series of paintings and drawings he titled 'High Life'. In this series Hope Read depicts the wealthy and famous clientele of his colleagues in a lavishly detailed drawing style. Through this style he conveys the opulence of the members of high-society he encountered, including their luxurious costumes and grand interiors. In our collection of pen and ink and wash drawings by Hope Read we see these themes recurring frequently, often with caricatured figures indicating the artist’s disdain for this grandiose world. Alongside these works are Rubenesque portraits of plump nudes which he skilfully depicts in small and expressive pen lines, evocative of Ruben’s energetic brushstrokes. Another section of the collection is a series of watercolour landscapes which are executed in an impressionistic, and occasionally pointillistic, style. Hope Read regularly submitted works to the Royal Academy's Annual Exhibition and exhibited works at the Alpine Gallery, the New English Art Club, the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours and the National Society of British Artists. Read also contributed political cartoons to Punch Magazine. You can view our full collection of these here. Details Size: 21.5 x 26.5cm (8.5" x 10.4")Sheet: 22.9 x 27.4cm (9" x 10.8") Product Code: pj123 Framed: No--> Includes a Certificate of Authenticity We accept payment via Paypal, credit or debit card. All our artworks are packaged to a very high standard, using protective cellophane wallets, hardboard backing, and bubble wrap. Framed pictures are packed into custom made cartons. Some works on paper are shipped in extra-thick postage tubes when this is the safest method of transport. We offer a 30-day money back no quibble guarantee Every item comes with a certificate of authenticity providing a lifetime money-back guarantee of the accuracy of our description Need to know All of our items come with a Certificate of Authenticity About Sulis Fine Art Your browser does not support the video tag. Sulis Fine Art traces its origins back four generations. Benjamin Diamond opened a picture framing factory in Midtown Manhattan in the early 20th century. Originally known as Royal Art, the business worked closely with artists and museum institutions, developing a reputation for creating fine frames. Royal Art passed through the family and eventually evolved into Sulis, now run by Benjamin's grandson Bill, and his son Dan. Based in the South West of England, we source art from across the British Isles and ship worldwide. We handpick all our stock and we've grown into a ten-strong team of art historians, photographers, restorers, studio technicians and despatchers. We relocated to our Corsham studio in early 2020, leaving behind our small garden workshops in Bradford-on-Avon that had been our base for several successful years. Now located on the edge of the Cotswolds, our current home allows the team to work alongside our large catalogue of artworks, allowing us to provide you with fast global shipping and top-notch customer service. We are always striving to connect people with the art they love. Each week we add new artworks to our extensive catalogue, across all styles, subjects, colours and periods. At the heart of Sulis, we rescue and restore lost and forgotten works, giving you the opportunity to find unique pieces and discover art in a new and different way. View All Artworks View More -->

Price: 133.5 USD

Location: Bradford-on-Avon

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