Sir Gerald Festus Kelly portrait of Loretta

Another painting by Sir Gerald Festus Kelly.

This one is titled Loretta and was exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition of 1931.

What is interesting about this one is the sketch for the painting which is exhibited at Lissfineart.com which is the website for Liss Fine Art Ltd. which shows British paintings and works on paper and has a number of other works by Gerald Kelly on display.

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.

Website.

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.