Constance Anne Parker RA (1921-2016)

Seated Woman

This superb British oil painting is by well respected and much sought after female artist Constance Anne Parker. It was painted circa 1955 and is of an unclothed black woman. The fact that a woman, not a man, has painted this painting is significant. The female gaze in art represents a change in perspective, offering a profound and empathetic view of the world through women’s eyes. Historically, art and media have been primarily shaped by the male gaze, a perspective that could be seen to objectify women as passive subjects for male consumption. In contrast, the female gaze is about creating works where women are both the creators and subjects of their narratives, in this case a woman painting another woman. The fact that it is a female artist who has painted an unclothed black woman feels a lot more comfortable. 
It is a three quarter length painting of a woman sat on a chair, leaning back slightly. Her eyes are gazing downwards and the background is a light wall. The brushwork, impasto and details are all superb. A very evocative period portrait of a woman by a highly regarded artist, the style is very evocative of the 1950's and owes much to Euan Uglow and William Coldsteam. It is a fantastic painting in excellent condition.
Unsigned. 

Provenance. Estate of the artist.
                     Royal Academy label verso. 

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https://www.richardtaylorfineart.com/artist/constance-anne-parker/seated-woman