It depicts two figure studies of the artist's wife, Jean.
Courtyard With Washing by John Bratby, 1956
© the artist's estate. All Rights Reserved 2010 / Bridgeman Art Library
Details
- Medium:
- Oil on masonite board
- Dimensions:
- 122 x 173 cm
- Art Fund grant:
- £4,000 ( Total: £12,000)
- Acquired in:
- 2001
- Vendor:
- Jonathan Clark Fine Art
Bratby described his work 'Jean twice, with David in his pram, Jean's bicycle, washing and chair in the paved yard, by the coal-holes at Norfolk Road. Early summer 1956'.
Provenance
Beaux Arts Gallery 1957; Christie's South Kensington, 1997; Jonathan Clark Fine Art.
Venue details
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Chamberlain Square, BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
B3 3DH
0121 303 1966
www.bmag.org.uk
Entry details
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Fri, 10.30am – 5pm
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