Thomas and Joseph with Red Chair and Piano
Michael Smither, Artist
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About the Work
“I
have
long
been
an
admirer
of
Michael
Smither’s
paintings
and
of
his
‘Family
Series’
in
particular.
This
series,
from
which
‘Thomas
and
Joseph
with
Red
Chair
and
Piano’
comes,
is
a
collection
of
paintings
showing
Smither’s
young
children
in
the
early
1970s.
The
faces
of
the
children
often
border
on
looking
grotesque,
but
are
always
full
of
the
character
present
when
young
children
are
teasing
their
father,
playing
games
or
fighting
with
each
other
for
a
favourite
toy.
Smither’s
choice
of
colours
is
always
inspiring
and
the
red
floral
chair,
yellow
jersey,
blue
shirt
and
black
piano
are
a
combination
that
I
enjoy.
This
‘Family
Series’
was
about
people
and,
in
particular,
about
a
young
family
growing
up.
I
chose
this
painting
because
it
is
a
grand
example
of
Michael
Smither
at
his
emotive
best.”
Jim Norris, a retired farmer and company manager, for the March 2020 instalment of the My Choice exhibition series.
Jim Norris, a retired farmer and company manager, for the March 2020 instalment of the My Choice exhibition series.
Measurements
Image 1161 x 533 mm
Frame 1180 x 550 mm
Frame 1180 x 550 mm
Media
oil on hardboard
Description
Two boys in an interior, one wearing a blue shirt is playing a piano and the other is sitting on a red couch/sofa.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Purchased, 1973.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
10 Apr 1973