Items Similar to SHADOWS IN THE COURTYARD by Peter Kuhfeld (b 1952)
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
SHADOWS IN THE COURTYARD by Peter Kuhfeld (b 1952)
About the Item
Peter Kuhfeld (b. 1952)
Shadows in the Courtyard
Signed 'Kuhfeld' (bottom right)
oil on canvas
Frame size 13 x 15.5 x 1 inches, no glass.
Peter Kuhfeld (born 4 March 1952) is an English figurative painter known for his portraits and genre scenes. Born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, he is the only child of a former German prisoner of war and an English classical pianist. He is married to Cathryn Kuhfeld (née Showan), also a figurative painter, and they have two daughters who frequently appear in their works.
Kuhfeld’s artistic training began at Leicester School of Art (1972–1976), where he earned a BA (Hons) in Fine Art. From 1976 to 1978, he taught drawing and painting at Rugby School of Art before enrolling at the Royal Academy Schools (1977–1980), studying under Peter Greenham CBE, RA. During this period, he was named a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Painters (1978) and won several accolades, including the David Murray Landscape Prize (1978–1979), the Royal Academy Silver Medal for Drawing (1979), the Royal College of Surgeons Dooley Prize for Anatomical Drawing (1979), and the Elizabeth Greenshield Foundation and Richard Ford Scholarships (1980) for study in Spain. In 1981, he taught painting and drawing at the Royal Academy Schools.
In 1985, Kuhfeld’s first major exhibition at the New Grafton Gallery, alongside painter Christa Ga, marked him as a key figure in the New English Art movement. He was elected to the New English Art Club (NEAC) in 1986 and the Royal Society of Portrait Painters (RP) in 1992, resigning from the latter in 2005. His work has been exhibited widely, including at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibitions (from 1978), New Grafton Gallery, Agnew, W.H. Patterson, and Petley Fine Art, with solo shows at venues like Highgate Gallery (1983–1985) and Brian Sinfield Gallery (2003).
Kuhfeld’s notable commissions include portraits of Prince William and Prince Harry (1986) for Prince Charles, a patron of his work, and the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton (2011). He painted Harry Patch, the last surviving World War I soldier, in 2009, calling it “a privilege.” Other significant works include a portrait of Holocaust survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch (2020) for the Royal Collection, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant (2012), and the baptism of Prince George (2013). In 2023, King Charles III selected him to paint his coronation state portrait, unveiled at the National Gallery in 2025.
Kuhfeld’s paintings, often in oil on canvas or board, depict intimate domestic scenes, landscapes, and portraits with a focus on light and atmosphere. His works, such as Bowl of Oranges and Cornish Days, are held in collections like the National Gallery and have been auctioned at Bonhams, Christie’s, and Dreweatts, reflecting his market presence. He remains an active member of the NEAC, with King Charles III as its patron
- Creator:Peter Kuhfeld (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1990
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Basildon, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 10341stDibs: LU8971245110412
About the Seller
5.0
Gold Seller
Premium sellers maintaining a 4.3+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2021
1stDibs seller since 2023
17 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Basildon, United Kingdom
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All'ANNE' by Peter Kuhfeld (b 1952)
By Peter Kuhfeld
Located in Basildon, GB
Peter Kuhfeld (b. 1952)
'ANNE' - see exhibition label on rear
Signed 'Kuhfeld' (bottom left)
oil on canvas
Frame size 17 x 14 x 2 inches, glazed
Peter Kuh...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Paintings
Materials
Paint
RECLINING NUDE by Peter Kuhfeld (b 1952)
By Peter Kuhfeld
Located in Basildon, GB
Peter Kuhfeld (b. 1952)
Reclining Nude
Signed 'Kuhfeld' (top right)
Original dealer (Brian Sinfield) label at rear
oil on canvas
12 x 18 inches. (30.5 x 46 cm.)
Peter Kuhfeld (born...
Category
1990s British Paintings
Materials
Paint
THE SALONE GRANDE, PALAZZO BARBARO, AFTERNOON by Peter Kuhfeld (b 1952)
By Peter Kuhfeld
Located in Basildon, GB
Peter Kuhfeld (b. 1952)
The Salone Grande, Palazzo Barbaro, afternoon
Signed 'Kuhfeld' (lower right)
Original dealer (W.H. Patterson) label at rear
oil on canvas
21 x 29 inches. (52....
Category
1990s British Paintings
Materials
Paint
AT SAN MOISE, LATE AFTERNOON by Peter Kuhfeld (b 1952)
By Peter Kuhfeld
Located in Basildon, GB
Peter Kuhfeld (b. 1952)
At San Moise, Late afternoon
Signed 'Kuhfeld' (lower right)
Original dealer (W.H. Patterson) label at rear
oil on canvas
26 x 48 inches. (66 x 122 cm.)
Pete...
Category
1990s British Paintings
Materials
Paint
'Beside the River' by Margaret Green (1925 - 2003)
Located in Basildon, GB
'Beside the River' by Margaret Green (1925 - 2003) , oil on canvased board and framed.
Category
Late 20th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Plywood, Paint
'Football on the Beach' by Margaret Green (1925 - 2003)
Located in Basildon, GB
'Football on the Beach' by Margaret Green (1925 - 2003) , Gouache on card and framed.
Category
Late 20th Century English Paintings
Materials
Paint
You May Also Like
"Drifting in the Shadows" by Richard Chalfant
Located in West Chester, PA
This nocturne illustrates a moment when a quiet boating party’s serenity is suddenly rocked. The once peaceful night sky explodes with fireworks and merrymaking. Someone is always qu...
Category
20th Century American Paintings
"The Whispers in the Shadows, " Oil on Canvas, 2022
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based fine art painter Bruno A. Surdo is classically trained in drawing and oil painting in the tradition of Renaissance masters. With strong command of the human form, Surdo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paint
‘Tea at the Vicarage’ by Margaret Dovaston, Dated 1952
By Margaret Dovaston
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
‘Tea at the Vicarage’ by Margaret Dovaston, dated 1952, an oil painting showing four gentlemen having an earnest conversation over a cup of tea on a terrace outside a cottage garden, Margaret Dovaston, dated 1952. English.
Margaret Isabel Dovaston (1884 – 1954) was a British artist who became particularly well known for her historical genre scenes, often depicting groups in Georgian costume. In the course of her education, she was taught by Thomas William Cole at the Ealing School of Art and Arthur Stockdale Cope at the South Kensington School of Art. Her crowning achievement was winning a five-year scholarship the to the Royal Academy Schools (1903-1908) where she won many medals. She exhibited at the Royal Academy (1908 and 1910) and helped set up The Ealing Art...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
A Rest in the Courtyard, Antique French Oil on Canvas, Charles Alexandre DeBacq
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed and dated “A. DeBacq 1849” (Charles-Alexandre DeBacq), this charming oil on canvas painting portrays a French noble couple enjoying a snack in the courtyard after an afternoon horseback ride. Surrounded by a highly-carved giltwood frame adorned with foliage and a textured lozenge background, the small, colorful painting features a woman in a gold and silver gown, seated at a table covered with white linen with a pink stripe and a wicker basket of fruit. DeBacq had exemplary technique, finely detailing the woman’s gown...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Watercolor “Woman and Her Maid in a Courtyard” in the Manner of Pieter de Hooch
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Watercolor “Woman and Her Maid in a Courtyard” in the manner of Pieter de Hooch,
This charming watercolor is presented in a 4” wide gilt frame, on ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Colonial Paintings
Materials
Paint
"The Lighthouse at Sunset" by Peter Poskas
Located in Wiscasset, ME
A luminous painting featuring a lighthouse at either sunrise or sunset by Peter Poskas. Oil on panel signed in the lower right. The dimensions include the frame.
Prominent 21th Ce...
Category
2010s American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Paint
