It's getting to that time of year when we start to think about Christmas shopping, so these two
wonderful shop interiors by Leonard Fuller seem very appropriate. Indeed, paintings make a
lovely Christmas present and we have so many to choose from. Why not grab a cuppa and have
a browse through our galleries. If anything catches your eye, do get in contact via
info@richardtaylorfineart.com There's nothing like a little bit of retail therapy.
Leonard John Fuller (1891-1973)
Harrod's Dress Department Interior
This fantastic British 1940's Impressionist figurative interior oil painting is by noted artist Leonard Fuller. Painted circa 1940, the colourful composition is looking into a long, busy dress department store such as Harrods, with numerous women trying on dresses and looking through rails of clothes. There are a couple of large, raised glass display containers with mannequins wearing the latest fashion. The room itself has white walls, floor and ceiling with large windows to the right with light pouring in and the colourful dresses and figures contrasts beautifully. This is a wonderful busy figurative interior Impressionist oil painting and an excellent example of Fuller's work.
Signed lower left.
This superb British 1940's figurative interior oil painting is by noted artist Leonard Fuller. Painted circa 1940, the cheerful composition is looking into a busy Woolworths store with their trade mark wooden floors and counters. The aisles are packed with mostly women and children choosing the famous pick and mix sweets, but there's also a sailor and dog amongst the crowds. Behind the counters are several Woolworths store assistants in their brown uniforms. One wall is decorated with colourful parasols. The brushwork and details are superb. Fuller has perfectly captured the hustle and bustle of the store that many of us will remember from our own childhoods.
Woolworths was a British high-street retail chain that first opened in 1909, in Liverpool. The Woolworths store chain was originally a division of the American F. W. Woolworth Company until its sale in the early 1980s, it had more than 800 stores in the UK prior to closure. Woolworths sold many different items. They were also well known for selling pick 'n' mix sweets. It was sometimes referred to as Woolies by the UK media, the general public, and occasionally in its own television adverts. Woolworths ran in to major financial difficulties in 2007/8. On 17 December 2008, administrators announced that all 807 Woolworths stores would close by 5 January 2009 (later changed to 6 January), with 27,000 job losses. However, it was announced in 2024 that Woolworths may make a return 15 years after its closure, when the German company announced its expansion throughout Europe.
Signed lower right.
Provenance. James Bourlet label verso.
Christies London
Various chalk marks and stamps verso.
This beautiful Italian religious Old Master oil painting is attributed to circle of Massimo Stanzione. Painted circa 1640, the composition is the Madonna holding baby Jesus as he stands on a table and leans in to her, his arm around her neck. She is dressed in red with a blue shawl and Jesus is partially covered with a white blanket. He is looking out at the viewer, his mother’s face close to him as if whispering to him. It is a very touching painting, still vibrant and in good condition.
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.
This beautiful 18th century Italian Old Master oil painting is something rather special. Painted circa 1750 the subject matter is Saint John the Baptist as a very young child. He is seated, wearing robes over one shoulder and a lamb lays next to him. There is actually considerable similarity in their postures and appearances including the tilt of their heads, curly hair and protective limbs on each other, emphasising their innocence and the need for protection in the world. The clouds behind them suggest they are high up in the mountains. The tender detail in their faces and the palette of soft warm tones make this a staggeringly beautiful Italian Old Master oil painting one could gaze upon for ever.
Autumn is upon us, the clocks have gone back, the leaves are wonderful shades and it's a great time of year for a long walk. We have chosen a couple of autumnal paintings to celebrate this time of year and for you to enjoy.
David Fulton (1848-1930)
Pastoral Landscape
This lovely Scottish Impressionist landscape oil painting is by noted artist David Fulton RWS. Painted circa 1900 it is a pastoral landscape depicting a shepherd and his flock in a landscape. The palette is one of rich autumnal tones with the sheep in the middle ground and water and wooded hills beyond. The Impressionistic brushstrokes are fluid and bold.This is a superb Scottish landscape from a well respected artist.
Signed lower left.
This lovely Scottish Impressionist oil painting is by John Henderson.The painting dates to circa 1910 and is an oil on canvas in a stunning and fresh palette. The wooded moreland stream landscape is titled Autumn in the Glen and was possibly painted in Stirling as there are other examples of his work which date to this period. There is wonderful Impressionistic brushwork, especially in the water. A lovely autumnal painting and an excellent example of John Henderson's work.
Signed lower right John Henderson.
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