Trying to Close the Brolly (1985)
Photo: Paul Carter      
© Richard Eurich Paintings

Trying to Close the Brolly

1985

Oil on board
21 x 14.5 cm

Private Collection, UK

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Recto: Signed and dated lower left: R. Eurich '85.

Verso: Bruton Gallery label with title and sizes; Royal Academy label with title; Bruton Gallery, Leeds label; Fine Art Society label with ref E1 /21

Other measurements: 21.5 x 14.5 cm [REP]

Cat: REP0144

blue brolly buildings dog dogs houses skirt street umbrellas women woman female

This strange picture is quite funny . . . the wooden legs of the struggling woman and the resigned stance of the dog which looks as if it is a stuffed animal. But the black circle of the umbrella dominates the painting, a dead area of darkness in this peaceful street scene.

Provenance

WITH | [unknown date]

The Fine Art Society

EXHIBITED | 31st May to 24th Aug 1986

"Summer Exhibition 1986" - Royal Academy of Arts, London

Cat 374; priced at £850

EXHIBITED | [unknown date]

Bruton Gallery?

IN COLLECTION | 2003

artist’s estate

WITH | 2010

Hester Gallery, Leeds

ACQUIRED | December 2011

purchased by present (2018) collector from Hester Gallery

IN COLLECTION | 2018

Private Collection, UK

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Provenance:

  • IN COLLECTION - 2003 - artist’s estate
  • ACQUIRED - December 2011 - purchased by present (2018) collector from Hester Gallery
  • IN COLLECTION - 2018 - Private Collection, UK

Exhibitions:

  • 31st May to 24th Aug 1986 - "Summer Exhibition 1986", Royal Academy of Arts, London
    Cat 374; priced at £850
  • - None
    Bruton Gallery?

Notes:

  • [unknown date] - WITH
    The Fine Art Society
  • 2010 - WITH
    Hester Gallery, Leeds

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