Jonah and the Whale (1949)
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Jonah and the Whale

1949

Oil on canvas
50.8 x 61 cm

Unknown collection (see timeline)


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Recto: Signed lower left: R. Eurich.

Aka: Jonah and the Whale [verso, Christie's, FAS]; Jonah [Redfern]

Verso: Signed and inscribed 'JONAH AND THE WHALE/RICHARD EURICH R.A.'

Other measurements: 50.8 x 61 cm [Christie’s]; 20 x 22 ½ in (Fine Art Society)

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Not to be confused with Jonah and the Whale (1950).

REP / PC

This painting is undated but was listed as "c1980" when auctioned in 1991. However, the dimensions quoted in Richard's diary entry match those of this painting, making it the most likely candidate for the work that was exhibited at the 1949 Redfern show: 1949 - Jonah (20x24”)…. Rex [ Nan Kivell of the Redfern Gallery] asked for a 2nd picture the same size as Mariner Dances.

REP

This 1949 painting is the best documented version of "Jonah and the Whale", but RE painted another Jonah and the Whale (1950) a year later. We are looking forward to finding that one some day.

Provenance

EXHIBITED | 8th Mar to 2nd Apr 1949

"Richard Eurich, Walter Goetz, Frances Richards" - Redfern Gallery, London

Cat 25

EXHIBITED | 22nd Jun to 27th Jul 1980

"Richard Eurich, R.A., Mostly Recent Paintings" - Ash Barn Gallery, Petersfield

Cat 15; priced at £685

EXHIBITED | 14th Oct to 8th Nov 1991

"Richard Eurich: Paintings Since the War" - The Fine Art Society, London

Cat 27

ACQUIRED | 1991

purchased at exhibition and passed on by descent until offered for sale at Christie’s

AUCTIONED | 18th Mar 2015

"Modern British and Irish Art" - Christie’s, South Kensington, London

lot 92, illustrated; Price realised £11,250

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Provenance:

  • ACQUIRED - 1991 - purchased at exhibition and passed on by descent until offered for sale at Christie’s
  • AUCTIONED - 18th Mar 2015 - "Modern British and Irish Art", Christie’s, South Kensington, London
    lot 92, illustrated; Price realised £11,250

Exhibitions:

  • 8th Mar to 2nd Apr 1949 - "Richard Eurich, Walter Goetz, Frances Richards", Redfern Gallery, London
    Cat 25
  • 22nd Jun to 27th Jul 1980 - "Richard Eurich, R.A., Mostly Recent Paintings", Ash Barn Gallery, Petersfield
    Cat 15; priced at £685
  • 14th Oct to 8th Nov 1991 - "Richard Eurich: Paintings Since the War", The Fine Art Society, London
    Cat 27

Notes:

  • None recorded.

Related  

The Elephant Boy (1956)

Image © Richard Eurich Paintings

 

The Gentle Okapi (1943)

Image © Bonhams

 

The Leopard (1945)

Image © Richard Eurich Paintings

 

Tigers (1948)

Image © Bradford District Museums and Galleries /REP

 

Jonah and the Whale (1950)

Image © unknown

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