Frivolity
Edith Collier, Artist
This is one of the
watercolours
in our collection.
It was made in
London, England, Great Britain
in circa 1919.
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Object Detail
About the Work
Sketchy
and
abstract
in
nature
the
two
works
Folly
and
Frivolity,
like
their
titles,
are
playful,
quick
and
experimental.
Given
that
they
were
probably
produced
within
five
years
of
her
study
at
art
school
it
is
a
clear
sign
that
the
stimulating
artistic
environment
of
London
and
her
interaction
with
modernist
painters
such
as
Frances
Hodgkins
were
clearly
having
an
impact
on
her
work.
- Greg Donson, from intro to 'Bare', 2009
- Greg Donson, from intro to 'Bare', 2009
Measurements
Image 418 x 262mm
Media
watercolour on paper
Description
Watercolour painting of three unclothed figures of women. They are grouped closely, with dark hair tied up in a bun, arms raised. The central figure has her foot extended towards a dark playful cat. They are standing on grass with leaves from trees visible at left and right edges. The image is 'framed' by a painted black line.
Credit Line
Collection of the Edith Collier Trust, in the permanent care of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui
Collection Type
Loans
Collection
Acquisition Date
Circa 1984
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Accession Number:
2/22