Constance Fenn (1933–2001) - 20th Century Oil A Quiet Afternoon

Description

A peaceful interior scene showing a beautifuk interior, with late afternoon sunlight shafting in through the bay windows. A woman sits in her chair to the right, reading a paper. The attention to detail in the household items and positioning of the furniture shows this piece to be place the artist knows well, adding a charming intimacy to the domestic scene. The artist has signed to the lower left corner and the painting has been presented in a contemporary wood frame. On canvas.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is some craquelure to the surface, particularly around and impact point in the upper left.

Size

37 x 55cm (14.6" x 21.7")

Artist Biography

Constance Fenn was a painter, printmaker and illustrator who was born and lived in London. She studied at the Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts (1948-50) and later taught there (1959-60). She gained a scholarship to the Royal College of Art in 1950 where she studied under Carel Weight RA, graduating in 1954 with first-class honours and an Edward Austen Abbey Scholarship to Rome. She exhibited regularly with the New English Art Club (1958-74) and at the Royal Academy (1956-72). As well as exhibiting in Britain she also painted and exhibited in France, Germany and America.