§ Duncan Grant (British 1885-1978) View Between

§ Duncan Grant (British 1885-1978) View Between Pillars, Asolo, Italy signed (lower left), initialled and inscribed 'Asolo' (to reverse), oil on paper laid on board (61.5cm x 49cm (24.25in x 19.25in)) Provenance: Mrs C. Campbell; New Grafton Gallery, London, 1970; Private Collection, London. Footnote: As a leading figure in the Bloomsbury Group, Duncan Grant played a key role in the development of modern British art. Following studies in London and Paris, Grant kept abreast of the latest developments in French painting before World War One, including visiting Pablo Picasso's studio. His work was included in Roger Fry's landmark Second Post-Impressionist Exhibition held at the Grafton Galleries, London in 1912. In 1916 Grant moved with the artist Vanessa Bell to Charleston, a house near Lewes. From this East Sussex base, Grant maintained a long and prolific career, involving multiple painting trips to the Continent. View between Pillars, Asolo, Italy is believed to have resulted from one such trip. The titular pillars frame an idyllic view over terracotta-tiled villas to distant hills, realised with a varied and rhythmic technique, with a lilac undertone to its warm palette. Charleston is now open to the public and is hosting a major exhibition of Grant's work until 13 March 2022.