"AMAZONS", circa 1937
by Isobel Franoise Rodmell (1899–1972) French
Huge 1930's Cubist Surrealist scene titled "Amazons" oil on canvas by Isobel Francoise Rodmell. Large exhibition scale example of the artists work who was a prominent figure during the movement along with Picasso in the late 1930's. The work is offered to the market for the first time after being kept by Rodmell and has been with her descendents since. The painting would benefit from a professional reline and restoration. Unframed, signed
Measurements: 57" x 41.5" unframed approx
Provenance: the artist and thence by descent Note: Rodmell's fantastical work was collected and promoted by famed inter-war gallerist Lucy Wertheim. Solo exhibitions were held for the artist at the AIA Gallery, London in 1950 and the Hotel Alexandra, Hove in 1964. Her work is in the collection of the Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, where it was recently exhibited as part of the acclaimed exhibition 'A Life in Art: Lucy Wertheim, Patron, Collector, Gallerist', which also included works by Christopher Wood, Frances Hodgkins and Cedric Morris.
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