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Manner of Evelyn Stuart Hardy (1866-1935) -Mid 20th Century Oil The Healing Nun
Description
A heartwarming scene showing a nun kindly aiding sick and blind children in a middle Eastern landscape. The painting is unsigned, on board. and presented in a wood frame. On board.Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is a crack at the lower left quadrant and some light abrasion to the paint around the nun and left child's feet. The frame has some discolouration and staining to the left side.
Size
20 x 32.2cm (7.9" x 12.7")Framed Size: 30.9 x 41.4cm (12.2" x 16.3")
Artist Biography
Evelyn Stuart Hardy came from a family of artists living in Bristol. From an early age she contributed work to periodicals, and illustrated many books for Nister who is well known for publishing children’s “Pop Up” books and Nursery rhymes in the Victorian/Edwardian periods. She illustrated amongst others “Peep Bo Pictures” (1898). and “The Land Long Ago: A visit to Fairyland with Humpty Dumpty” (1890). These books are much sought after. Hardy was producing illustrations for Nister between 1890 and 1910.
| SKU | qg348 |
|---|---|
| Frame Colour | light brown |
| Artist | Manner of Evelyn Stuart Hardy (1866-1935) |
| Date | Mid 20th Century |
| Dimensions | 20 x 32.2cm |
| Medium | Oil |
| Subject | Religious |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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