Scenes from the Life of Christ, 1937

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Laura A Jewis (1896 -)

Scenes from the Life of Christ, 1937

SKU: 11298

Signed and dated, Tempera on panels

Size:
Height – 89cm
Width – 50cm

DESCRIPTION

Provenance:
Private collection, Staffordshire

Presentation:
framed

The polyptych form of this altarpiece, with its specially designed plain wooden frame, is highly original. This central section depicts a combined crucifixion and deposition; the figure in the foreground on the right is possibly a Dominican or a Benedictine saint. Little is known about Jewis – though this work has similarities to that of David Jones, the striking colour combinations and composition suggest that she had a highly distinctive style of her own. The artist was evidently fully aware of the work of David Jones.

We are grateful to Dr Chloë Reddaway, Abbie Sprague, and Ayla Lepine for assistance.

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THE ARTIST

Laura A

Jewis

1896 -

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Scenes from the Life of Christ, 1937