§ JOHN BELLANY C.B.E., R.A. (SCOTTISH 1942-2013)
Signed, oil on canvas (Dimensions: 152cm x 120.5cm (59.75in x 47.5in), unframed)
(152cm x 120.5cm (59.75in x 47.5in), unframed)
Footnote: Note: John Bellany was a respected and sought after portrait painter. The work shown here is a version of Homage to David B, an important painting held in the collection of Tate, London, painted in 2002. The 'David B' in question is David Brown, former curator at the Tate from 1974-84. Before this, Brown had worked as assistant to the director at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh where he had begun an enduring relationship with Bellany, endeavouring to create a supportive platform for Scottish artists south of the border.
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Signed, oil on canvas (Dimensions: 152cm x 120.5cm (59.75in x 47.5in), unframed)
(152cm x 120.5cm (59.75in x 47.5in), unframed)
Footnote: Note: John Bellany was a respected and sought after portrait painter. The work shown here is a version of Homage to David B, an important painting held in the collection of Tate, London, painted in 2002. The 'David B' in question is David Brown, former curator at the Tate from 1974-84. Before this, Brown had worked as assistant to the director at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh where he had begun an enduring relationship with Bellany, endeavouring to create a supportive platform for Scottish artists south of the border.
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