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James Stroudley
Portrait of a Young Woman - Art Deco charcoal pencil drawing

1931

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A fine large charcoal and pencil drawing by British listed artist James Stroudley. Executed in 1931, it is a stunning example of a 1930s Art Deco portrait. Very strong and bold, it depicts a portrait of a young woman. It is very evocative and in gallery condition. Signed lower left and dated. Provenance. Private collection. Ex Christie’s London. Ex collection of art dealer Campbell Wilson. Condition. Charcoal and pencil drawing, 22 inches by 17 inches and in excellent condition. Framed in a fine period gallery frame 24 by 19 inches. Excellent original condition. James Stroudley (1906-1985) was born and lived in London. He studied at Clapham School of Art in 1923-27, then Royal College of Art in 1927-30, his teachers included William Rothenstein and Allan Gwynne-Jones. Stroudley was a Major Abbey Scholar in 1930-33 which gave him three years travelling in Italy. From here he was inspired by classic Italian painters, notably Giotto and Piero della Francesca. He became a fine figurative draughtsman, but his work was also influenced by the Cubists. He was a visiting lecturer at the Royal Academy Schools. Showed at RA, RBA (became a member in 1934), RE and elsewhere. Arthur Tooth and Son and Apollinaire Gallery gave him one man shows. Public collections in Bradford, Brighton, Herbert Art Gallery in Coventry and Rochdale hold examples of his work.
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