1930
Oil on paper
19 x 27.8 cm
Private Collection, UK
Works | 1930 to 1939 Interiors Music | Dance Humour / Satire Narrative Nude Figures Richard Eurich (1903-1992) Visionary Artist
Recto: Signed and dated lower right: R. Eurich 1930
Verso: Inscribed 'The Unwilling Listner [sic] Richard Eurich 1930" and torn label
Other measurements: 19 X 27.8 cm [REP]; 19.7 x 27.9 cm
bead necklace boy brightly coloured flowers cupid figure harpsicord keyboard music musical instrument necklace picture playing shirt spinnet tie window women woman femaleThis early painting shows several aspects of Richard's work at this time - his interest in Renaissance and Dutch art, and the fact that he was trained in drawing rather than as a painter or colourist. It is very much a narrative, and some might say autobiographical, with a touch of humour. All these threads can be seen in his later work.
Incidentally, Richard was a good pianist and organist himself. We are not sure what kind of keyboard instrument is depicted. A spinet perhaps?
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