Portrait of John Collier (1850-1934) 'An Artist at Work'
Marion Collier, c. 1882–1883

The portrait depicts the late Victorian artist John Collier in the act of painting a portrait of his first wife, Marion Collier which closely resembles a portrait of Marion already in the collection. This is a highly unusual experiment in portraiture as Marion is painting a portrait of her husband painting a portrait of her. It evokes the domestic ambience of a couple who were part of a distinctive artistic and intellectual milieu of the period.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Portrait of John Collier (1850-1934) 'An Artist at Work', c. 1882–1883
Date supported
2007
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
127.1 x 101.4 cm
Grant
15000
Total cost
40000

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