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      The Innocent (A New Day)

      Experience 'The Innocent (A New Day)' by Dod Procter – a captivating Cornish landscape painting from the Newlyn School. Explore Impressionism's sensual beauty & timeless charm.

      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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      The Innocent (A New Day)

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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 and Post-Impressionism
      • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
        • Pierre-Auguste Renoir
        • Paul Cézanne
      • Full Name: Doris Margaret Shaw
      • Nationality: English
      • Notable Artworks:
        • Morning
        • Early Morning
        • Glass
        • Aunt Lilla
      • Place Of Birth: Hampstead, United Kingdom
      • Date Of Birth: 1890
      • Date Of Death: 1972
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