Sir Gerald Festus Kelly (1879-1972)

[55] Sir Gerald Festus Kelly (1879-1972)
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Nude Study from the exhibition "The Art of The Nude" at the Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales.

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The painting caused a controversy when it was first purchased in 1947. Known as the "Newport Nude," a local bishop and others objected to its display.

Check out this link: THE NUDE - Case study - Sir Gerald Festus Kelly.

Here is an essay on the exhibition by John Wilson.