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Dod Procter

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Dod Procter (1890-1972) was a celebrated English Impressionist painter of the Newlyn School, known for sensual portraits & Cornish landscapes. Her iconic 'Morning' captures 20th-century vision with striking light.
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Artist Biography

Early Life and Education

  • Born: Doris Margaret Shaw, 21 April 1890, Hampstead, United Kingdom
  • Died: 31 July 1972
  • Nationality: English
  • Her father was a ship's doctor and her mother a former art student.
  • The family moved to Tavistock, Cornwall in 1907.
  • She enrolled at the School of Painting run by Elizabeth Forbes and Stanhope Forbes in Newlyn at age 15.
  • Met Laura Knight, who became a lifelong friend and influence.
  • Studied at Atelier Colarossi in Paris alongside Ernest Procter.

Artistic Development and Influences

  • Influenced by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism movements.
  • Mentored by Elizabeth Forbes and Stanhope Forbes.
  • Inspired by artists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Paul Cézanne.
  • Developed a distinctive style characterized by sensual portraits of women and Cornish landscapes.
  • Early works included illustrated "Nature Notes" sent to her father at sea.

Major Works and Achievements

  • Morning (1927): Her most famous work, a portrait of a fisherman's daughter that caused a sensation and was bought by the Daily Mail for the Tate Gallery.
  • Early Morning: A smaller version of "Morning" held by the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.
  • Series of simplified, monumental images of young women (c. 1922).
  • Commissioned to decorate the Kokine Palace in Rangoon with her husband Ernest Procter.
  • Exhibited at the Royal Academy on numerous occasions.
  • Awarded "Picture of the Year" at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 1927 for “Morning”.

Later Life and Legacy

  • After Ernest's death in 1935, she travelled extensively to the United States, Canada, Jamaica, and Africa.
  • Became President of St Ives Society of Artists (STISA) in 1966.
  • Member of several artists organizations including the Newlyn School.
  • Buried next to her husband at St Hilary Church, Cornwall.
  • Her work is recognized for its evocative portrayal of Cornish life and its contribution to early twentieth-century British art.

Historical Significance

  • A prominent figure in the Newlyn School of artists.
  • Known for her unique vision and style that captured a sense of modernity.
  • Her portrait "Morning" is considered a significant work of 20th-century British art, praised for its “sensuous but sombre style” and depiction of Cornish light.
  • Contributed to the development of portraiture in Britain during the early 20th century.
Dod Procter

Dod Procter

1890 - 1972 , United Kingdom

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Impressionism, Post-Impressionism
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
    • Pierre-Auguste Renoir
    • Paul Cézanne
    • Elizabeth Forbes
    • Stanhope Forbes
  • Date Of Birth: April 21, 1890
  • Date Of Death: July 31, 1972
  • Full Name: Dod Procter
  • Nationality: English
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Morning
    • The Orchard
    • Girl on White
  • Place Of Birth: Hampstead, United Kingdom
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