Constance-Anne Parker was born in London, England, in 1921. Her life has always revolved around the arts. While still a young girl, she won bronze, silver and gold medals regularly each year at the Royal Drawing Society’s exhibition – then known as the Children’s Royal Academy. Later, she spent two years at the Polytechnic School of Art, taking the Ministry of Education’s Drawing and Painting exams. There followed one year at London University’s Institute of Education studying Pedagogy to complete the art teachers degree (ATD).
Parker later gained a studentship to the Royal Academy Schools and while studying there won four silver and two bronze medals for landscape, portraits and life paintings and drawings. She also won the Landseer, David Murray and Leverhulme Scholarships. During this period, she also attended the Polytechnic School for evening classes in modelling and carving and won its sculpture medal and scholarship. After leaving the Royal Academy Schools, she taught for some years and then in 1958 returned to the Royal Academy as an assistant librarian; a part-time job giving her more time for her own work.
From 1952–76, she was the Hon. Treasurer of the Reynolds Club (the R.A. Schools Old Students Society) and was elected chairman. She lectured widely on the “History and Work of the Royal Academy” and on George Stubbs. Her book Mr. Stubbs the Horse Painter was published in 1971. In 1974, she was appointed librarian of the Royal Academy, the first woman to become an officer of that institution. She exhibited widely in both London and the provinces, especially at the Royal Academy (R.A.), The Royal Society of British Artists (R.B.A.), Royal Society of Portrait Painters (R.P.) and The New English Art Club (N.E.A.C.), and had her first solo exhibition of her sculpture at the Belgrave Gallery in London in 1977.
Lady in Red Portrait - British Post Impressionist 50s oil painting female artist
By Constance Anne Parker
Located in Hagley, England
A super circa 1955 British portrait oil painting in tones of red. A very evocative period portrait of a woman painted by British listed female artist Constance Anne Parker. A highly...
Oil
Portrait of a Lady in a Hat - British 50's art oil painting female artist
By Constance Anne Parker
Located in Hagley, England
A super circa 1955 British portrait oil painting of a woman in a hat. (verso another portrait). A very evocative period portrait of a woman painted by British listed female artist C...
Oil
Seated Woman - British 50's Female Gaze art portrait oil painting black woman
By Constance Anne Parker
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British oil painting is by well respected and much sought after female artist Constance Anne Parker. It was painted circa 1955 and is of an unclothed black woman. The fac...
Oil
Portrait of a lady - British 50's Post Impressionist oil painting blonde woman
By Constance Anne Parker
Located in Hagley, England
A super circa 1955 British portrait oil painting in tones of blue and brown. A very evocative period portrait of a woman painted by British listed female artist Constance Anne Parke...
Oil
$595
H 18.3 in W 18.3 in D 0.5 in
1960s Vintage Swedish Oil Painting Fish Market Scene by Modernist Henry Eldin
Located in Stockholm, SE
This mid-century oil on canvas by the renowned Swedish modernist Henry Eldin (b. 1921) reveals an expressive harbour scene, where a young woman purchases fish against a backdrop of p...
Canvas, Wood, Oil
$2,131
H 12.6 in W 8.47 in
Seated Woman from Behind, Oil on Cardboard, Post-Impressionist, 1920
By Ernest Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Ernest LAURENT Gentilly 1859 - Bièvres 1929 Seated woman seen from behind, preparatory sketch Oil on cardboard Circa 1920 32 x 21.5 cm unframed Our oil o...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$12,000
H 32 in W 48 in D 1 in
Carriers On - Three Male Figures, Framed, Original oil painting
By Zack Zdrale 1
Located in Chicago, IL
This oil painting on panel titled "Carriers On", depicts a quiet procession of repeated figures, each bowed forward in a gesture of weight and endurance. Rendered in warm, earthy ton...
Oil, Panel
$10,658
H 26.38 in W 29.93 in D 2.37 in
Pond of the Tuileries Garden in Paris
By Jules René Hervé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
HERVE Jules René (1887-1981) Pond of the Tuileries Garden in Paris Oil on canvas signed low right Old frame gilded with leaves Dim canvas : 46 X 55 cm Dim frame : 67 X 76 cm HERVE J...
Oil
$5,450
H 13.75 in W 11.5 in
Portrait of a Griffon Vendéen Hunting Dog by Jules Chardigny (1842-1892)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Dog Portrait of a Grand Vendéen Hunting Dog Jules Chardigny (1842-1892) Circa 1870 Oil on panel Signed upper left 8 x 5 1/2 (13 3/4 x 11 1/2 frame) inches Jules Chardigny was born...
Oil, Panel
$1,650
H 24 in W 28 in D 4 in
Vintage Western Cowboy Painting, Encampment Scene, by listed artist , ca 1950’s
By Frederic Burnett
Located in Baltimore, MD
This atmospheric Western scene may be just what a themed room or collection needs. Listed American artist Frederic Burnett is known for his depictions of the American West and this ...
Oil
$9,500
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 4 in
“A Mulatto Girl, 1879” Portrait Young Mixed Race Girl British 19th Century Oil
Located in Yardley, PA
“A Mulatto Girl, 1879” by Walter Scott Boyd (British, c. 1860-c. 1950) The identity of this young girl is presently unknown; however, the title of the work reveals some information ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,643
H 26.97 in W 21.46 in
Gentleman with a Pipe - 1930's French Post Impressionist Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
* No US duty or taxes to pay on works of art * A striking 1930's French post-impressionist oil on board portrait of a gentleman smoking a pipe by Antonin Guéton. Excellent quality...
Oil, Board
$4,999
H 39.37 in W 25.59 in D 1.18 in
"Bolonia IV" – Oil Painting, Female Nude Beach Scene
By Conrado López
Located in Denver, CO
"Bolonia IV" by Conrado López is a striking original 2024 painting depicting a female nude figure executed in acrylic, gold leaf, and oil on canvas. Measuring 39.37 x 25.59 x 1.18 in...
Gold Leaf
"Awakening" Oil Painting
By Matt Talbert
Located in Denver, CO
Matt Talbert ( US based) "Awakening" is an oil painting that depicts a nude feminine form in pearls with an Afro reclining with her hands clasped in her hair. Artist bio/statement:...
Oil, Panel
$3,400
H 18 in W 14 in
"Reflection" by Casey Childs, Oil Painting, Reflected female figure (2021)
By Casey Childs
Located in Denver, CO
Casey Childs' (US based) "Last Light" is an oil painting that depicts a female with upswept blonde hair reflected in a mirror. Artist Statement: "My work as a whole encompasses an ...
Oil
$2,690
H 36.2 in W 29.1 in D 1 in
Antique 18th Century Neoclassical Oil Portrait Young Lady Turban Unknown Master
Located in Stockholm, SE
This captivating oil portrait from the late 18th to early 19th century depicts a mysterious charming young woman, painted by an unknown but clearly professional master, presumably Fr...
Gold Leaf