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Fruit of Friendship - Portraits by Mary Beale

Mary Beale - Publisher Holberton - Hardcover - 160 pages - Text in English - Published in 2024

Mary Beale (1633-1699) was Britain's first woman artist to run a successful studio practice.The catalogue sheds light on Beale’s studio practice and highlights its radical reversal of conventional gender roles for the period.

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Model 9781913645748
Artist Mary Beale
Author Ellie Smith, Lawrence Hendra
Publisher Holberton
Format Hardcover
Number of pages 160
Language English
Dimensions 250 x 190
Published 2024
Museum Philip Mould & Company , London, England

In the 17th century when the arts in Britain were flourishing and portraitists were in high demand, Mary Beale established a unique practice that set her apart from her competitors and brought her great acclaim.

Friendship and family played a crucial role in Beale's success. She was the figurehead of her family and studio, while her husband dedicated himself to supporting the business, often preparing paints and canvasses.

Beale's portraits, many of which are illustrated here for the first time, build a picture of a talented and multi-faceted woman - artist, writer, businesswoman, mother and friend.

The title of this publication and of the accompanying exhibition is drawn from Beale's own writings, and the materials presented span her entire career. Featuring essays by leading scholars, the catalogue introduces a number of recently discovered portraits by Beale and showcases several important works that have never been publicly displayed before.

A comprehensive printed catalogue featuring essays by leading scholars Tabitha Barber and Dr Helen Draper.

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