Signed Original Retro Half Bust Gent Life Drawing Portrait Studio Sketch Rhodes

Description: Signed Original Retro Half Bust Gent Life Drawing Portrait Studio Sketch Rhodes Description: A fine portrait sketch on artist's paper signed "Patricia Rhodes" and dating circa 1960 - approx 17 x 23 inches (43 x 58 cm). This is a fine English Modernist sketch dating from the late 20th Century period. The portrait depicts a contemporary pencil sketch study of a middle aged gent, in profile, wearing a blue shirt. A quick studio sketch well executed in the artist's definitive style.The work is signed "Patricia Rhodes" lower right. Artist Biog: Patricia Rhodes - Patricia, known as 'Trish,' from Blundellsands, enjoyed a privileged childhood as the daughter of wealthy philanthropist William Rhodes who founded Merseyside ship loaders W.H.R. Rhodes and Son. Her oil paintings were exhibited in galleries throughout Europe such as the Paris Salon and won her many awards and entry in the World Who's Who of Women. She was educated at Calder College and attended finishing school in Montreaux, Switzerland, before going on to study art at the University of Liverpool. Her sister Pamela Leah, 83, said: "Patricia loved painting. Even as a child she drew the most beautiful horses. "She progressed to floral studies, still life and landscapes, some of North Wales and of course, the Mersey and I think she even had an abstract period in the 60's." Apart from being an artist Patricia was involved in community and charity work and was a well-known golfer, winning the Northern Women's Open Foursomes in 1960. She retained an interest in art until her death, enrolling at a life-drawing workshop at the age of 87. Pamela said: "Patricia may have seemed a little shy but she had a real sense of humour. She must have done to start painting nudes at that age." Patricia Rhodes entered a painting to the Royal Academy in 2001. She started painting in retirement and her exhibition agents were R Jackson of Liverpool. Her work varied from expressionist inspired landscapes to energetic, richly coloured still life paintings. Framing: None Date: circa 1960 Condition: The sketch is generally in good condition having some minor markings around the edge. Dimensions (w x d x h approx):43 x 0 x 58 cm (17 x 0 x 23 inches) Our Reference: 11580 Signed Original Retro Half Bust Gent Life Drawing Portrait Studio Sketch Rhodes The description includes references to Signed, Original, Retro, Half, Bust, Gent, Life, Drawing, Portrait, Studio, Sketch, Rhodes Wherever you are in the World, we hope buying from us will be as simple as buying from the shop down the road. Thank you for viewing this listing. We look forward to your enquiries. Gary, ManagerAbbey Antiques, Lyde Court, Lower Lyde, Hereford, HR1 3AETel - 01432 357753or Ask Us A QuestionSee Our Shop | About Us | Our Collections A2 to A1

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