Artist: Sir Gerald Kelly (1879-1972) was a British artist best known for his
portraiture. He enjoyed extensive popularity during his lifetime, notably among
the royal family. Kelly was born in London and travelled extensively during his
lifetime, selecting exotic locations such as Burma, Africa, Italy and Spain as
inspiration for his work and subject matter. He travelled to Paris after
university studies where he remained for many years. There he pursued artistic
training and befriended fellow art legends Degas, Renoir and Monet among
others.
Although Kelly's choice of subject for his paintings was varied, it is his portraits of Burmese girls for which he became best known. His work forms part of several public collections in London including the National Portrait Gallery, the Tate Gallery and the Royal College of Music
Although Kelly's choice of subject for his paintings was varied, it is his portraits of Burmese girls for which he became best known. His work forms part of several public collections in London including the National Portrait Gallery, the Tate Gallery and the Royal College of Music
67cm x 55cm
R1150
Title: Yellow Tamein (1963)
Artist: Sir Gerald Kelly (1879-1972)
74cm
x 61cm
R1350
Title: Juanita(also known as
Gypsy lady) Circa 1960’s
Artist: Torino. Little is known about the artist Torino. He painted
a series of similar paintings depicting gypsy ladies
80cm
x 70cm
R1350
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