‘The two Roberts’, as they were known, became a sensation, feted by London galleries, but then they faded from prominence and both died early. The thrill of this exhibition is that it brings their legacy back to life
‘The two Roberts’, as they were known, became a sensation, feted by London galleries, but then they faded from prominence and both died early. The thrill of this exhibition is that it brings their legacy back to life
Original mixed media Portrait of a Man by John Shelton 1967. The portrait is of a man who is dressed very flamboyantly with open tall necked coat. He has a very visible cheek bones and thin chin with pouting lips. The portrait may be considered a wild looking yet what at the time in the 1960's may have been considered effeminate man maybe the portrait is that of an actor or someone in the arts. This is also the same year as homosexuality in Britain became legalised. It may have been a portrait to represent this. John Shelton was not unaware of gay culture. He was also in London at the same time studying at the Slade in the 1940's when Arthur Berry was living in the same house as the couple Robert Colquhoun and Robert MacBryde known as 'The Two Roberts' and John Minton who famously in love with Robert Colquhoun. Mixed media with pencil, charcoal, conte on aged white paper by artist John Shelton. Framed 68.5cm x 49.5cm / 27" x 19.5" ( 52cm x 33cm / 20.5" x 13" unframed ) Signed Shelton 1967. Framed in a simple black 1" frame with black mount.
Figures in a Farmyard
‘The two Roberts’, as they were known, became a sensation, feted by London galleries, but then they faded from prominence and both died early. The thrill of this exhibition is that it brings their legacy back to life
Study of a Male Nude
‘The two Roberts’, as they were known, became a sensation, feted by London galleries, but then they faded from prominence and both died early. The thrill of this exhibition is that it brings their legacy back to life
Wonderful Original Print, This print is from a vintage copy of 'The Clans and Tartans of Scotland'. PUBLISHED: 1949 by Collins London and Glasgow. This is a genuine vintage print (NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION) PRINT SIZE: 10 x 15.2cm The condition of the print is good and the text on the back does NOT show through. One edge on each print is cut from the book it was once in. We guarantee at least 5mm of paper border around each print. This artwork is ideal for framing either alone or in a group, for any discerning ancestry collector. *All prints are packed and dispatched in a sturdy ‘DO NOT BEND’ envelope.
Robert Colquhoun, 1914 - 1962. Artist (Self-portrait) (With Robert MacBryde, 1913 - 1966. Artist)
Set design by Robert Colquhoun and Robert MacBryde for Donald of the Burthens, Sadler's Wells Ballet, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 12th December 1951
