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Sir Jacob Epstein
Dahlias
circa 1930

Name: Dahlias
Brand: Sir Jacob Epstein
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

$9,129.51

£6,750

€8,241.31

CA$13,018.65

A$13,348.44

CHF 7,605.46

MX$169,914.16

NOK 87,360.03

SEK 91,148

DKK 61,605.50

About the Item

Sir Jacob Epstein K.B.E. 1880-1959, was an American born English sculptor, who pioneered modern sculpture. He had a very long and productive career and was considered the greatest sculptor in the World at one point, he sculpted portraits of the rich and famous throughout his career and huge forms in bronze and stone. He also was a talented painter and this watercolor which is of dahlias is a fine example of his skill. This painting is signed. I have included a short biography for your interest. Sir Jacob Epstein (1880–1959) was an American-born British sculptor who became a leading figure of modernism, though his career was frequently marked by public controversy and financial instability. While most famous for his pioneering "direct carving" and expressive bronze portraits, he produced a significant and vibrant body of flower paintings that served as both a creative release and a vital source of income. The "Frenzy of Painting" (1930s) During the 1930s, a lack of public commissions for large monuments forced Epstein to rely on more commercial work. In 1933, the Dutch firm Ascher & Velker commissioned him for 20 flower studies. This sparked what he described as a "frenzy of painting" at his cottage in Epping Forest. Instead of the requested 20, Epstein became so absorbed that he painted over 100 flower compositions in just two months. Throughout the decade, he eventually produced over 300 flower paintings. These works were frequently exhibited at Leicester Galleries and Tooth’s Gallery, where his annual Christmas shows became popular events. Unlike his often stark and controversial sculptures, Epstein’s flower paintings were celebrated for their "paroxysm of colour and form". He worked primarily in watercolour and gouache. His approach was explosive rather than delicate. Rather than traditional still lifes, his flowers often "exploded" into the picture space, sometimes leaning toward abstraction. He was particularly fond of sunflowers, dahlias, and poppies, often depicting them at larger-than-life scales. Epstein viewed his painting not as a secondary craft but as a legitimate expression of his artistry, noting that the rooms of his home were often "piled with flowers" during these creative bursts. Though his sculptures like Rock Drill and the memorial to Oscar Wilde remain his most studied works, his flower paintings are now held in major collections, including the Tate and the V&A Museum. They represent a "wonderful and colourful period" in his life where he abandoned sculpture temporarily to immerse himself in nature.

Creator:
Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959, American, British)
Creation Year:
circa 1930
Dimensions:
Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Medium:
Paper,Watercolor
Period:
1930-1939
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Douglas, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: No. 161stDibs: LU2373215418722

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