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2022
Artist Name:
Brian Blackwell
Title:
Vera and the river
About the artwork:
I have been thinking about a portrait of Vera for some time now. She was a classic Newcastle veteran; no fuss and full of stories. I have only one photo of Vera, but I found a beautiful reference image taken by Peter Lorimer, when Vera was awarded Freeman of the City of Newcastle. I feel it reflects the bright, bird-like quality of Vera's focus. She was unfailingly polite, but one could see the slight scepticism in her face when presented with what she considered unwarranted praise.
(Please note, some image proportions do not match the preview display. Click the image to see the full photograph.)
Dimensions:
40cm x 50cm
Materials:
oils
About the artist:
I have lived in Mayfeild for the last 14 years, and met Vera through my work at the University.
Price:
$250
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