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Kunstner

Dod Procter

Født i Hampstead, United Kingdom

Tidligt liv og uddannelse

Født: Doris Margaret Shaw, 21. april 1890, Hampstead, Storbritannien

Død: 31. juli 1972

Nationalitet: Engelsk

Hendes far var skibslæge, og hendes mor var tidligere kunststuderende.

Familien flyttede til Tavistock, Cornwall, i 1907.

Hun blev indskrevet på malerskole drevet af Elizabeth Forbes og Stanhope Forbes i Newlyn i en alder af 15 år.

Mødte Laura Knight, som blev en livslang ven og inspirationskilde.

Studerede ved Atelier Colarossi i Paris sammen med Ernest Procter.

Kunstnerisk udvikling og indflydelse

Inspireret af impressionismen og postimpressionismen.

Mentoreret af Elizabeth Forbes og Stanhope Forbes.

Inspireret af kunstnere som Pierre-Auguste Renoir og Paul Cézanne.

Udviklede en særpræget stil karakteriseret ved sanselige kvindeportrætter og corniske landskaber.

Tidlige værker omfattede illustrerede "Nature Notes", der blev sendt til hendes far på havet.

Vigtige værker og bedrifter

Morning (1927): Hendes mest berømte værk, et portræt af en fiskerdatter, der vakte opsigt og blev købt af Daily Mail til Tate Gallery.

Early Morning: En mindre version af "Morning", som findes i Royal Pavilion i Brighton.

Serie af forenklede, monumentale billeder af unge kvinder (ca. 1922).

Bestilt til at dekorere Kokine Palace i Rangoon sammen med sin mand, Ernest Procter.

Udstillede på Royal Academy ved adskillige lejligheder.

Tildelt "Årets billede" ved Royal Academys sommerudstilling i 1927 for ”Morning”.

Senere liv og eftermæle

Efter Ernsts død i 1935 rejste hun omfattende til USA, Canada, Jamaica og Afrika.

Blev præsident for St Ives Society of Artists (STISA) i 1966.

Medlem af flere kunstnerorganisationer, herunder Newlyn School.

Begravet ved siden af sin mand i St Hilary Church, Cornwall.

Hendes arbejde anerkendes for sin stemningsfulde skildring af livet i Cornwall og sit bidrag til britisk kunst i det tidlige tyvende århundrede.

Historisk betydning

En fremtrædende skikkelse i Newlyn School-kunstnerkredsen.

Kendt for sin unikke vision og stil, der indfangede en følelse af modernitet.

Hendes portræt "Morning" betragtes som et betydningsfuldt værk i det 20. århundredes britiske kunst, rost for sin ”sanselige men dæmpede stil” og skildringen af det corniske lys.

Bidrog til udviklingen af portrætkunsten i Storbritannien i begyndelsen af det 20. århundrede.

Museum

Royal West of England Academy

Udstillet på Bristol, United Kingdom

A Sanctuary of British Artistry in Bristol

Nestled within the elegant enclave of Bristol’s Clifton district, the

Royal West of England Academy

stands as a profound testament to over 175 years of artistic devotion. To step through its doors is to enter a sanctuary where the weight of British tradition meets the vibrant pulse of contemporary innovation. The Academy emerged from the vision of

Ellen Sharples

, evolving from the Bristol Society of Artists into one of the United Kingdom’s most enduring regional bastions of fine art. This institution has long been a movement in itself, bolstered by early support from luminaries such as

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

and

Prince Albert

, transforming a local collective focused on picturesque landscapes into a prestigious home for diverse creative expressions.

The architectural grandeur of the Academy serves as a magnificent prelude to the treasures held within. Housed in a spectacular Grade II* listed building, the facade commands attention with its imposing presence and classical grace. As one approaches, the eye is drawn to Corinthian pilates and shell-heavened niches, where statues of legendary sculptors like

John Flaxman

and

Sir Joshua Reynolds

keep watch over the entrance. The subtle carvings of the

Three Graces

lend an ethereal quality to the stone, hinting at the beauty awaiting inside. Upon crossing the threshold, visitors are greeted by a world of refined elegance; colored marble floors gleam under soft light, and a meticulously crafted replica of the

Parthenon Frieze

adorns the walls, grounding the space in the timeless ideals of classical antiquity.

A Tapestry of Movement and Mastery

The collection itself is a breathtaking tapestry of British art history, offering a journey through shifting aesthetics and profound cultural movements. For the collector or the designer seeking narrative depth, the Academy provides an unparalleled look at the evolution of British identity through paint and form. The works celebrate a wide spectrum of styles, including:

The atmospheric depictions of the

Newlyn School

, which captured the rugged, salt-sprayed essence of Cornish fishing life.

The abstract, light-drenched energy of the

St Ives School

.

The delicate floral contemplations of

Elizabeth Blackadder

.

The spirited, personality-filled still lifes of

Mary Fedden

.

The psychological complexity found in the works of

Carel Weight

.

The evocative, storied terrains rendered by

Bernard Dunstan

.

Beyond its permanent holdings, the Academy thrives as a dynamic center for creative dialogue and education. Its renowned Open Exhibitions serve as a vital stage where seasoned professionals and emerging talents converge, fostering a unique connection between artists and the public. This spirit of engagement extends to the

RWA Drawing School

, which continues the Academy's long-standing commitment to the mastery of craft and skill development. Whether one is drawn to the historical resonance of its halls or the technical brilliance of its canvases, the Royal West of England Academy remains an essential destination—a place where every brushstroke tells a story and every visitor finds inspiration.