Friday, 30 August 2024
Dame Laura Knight
Have you ever been haunted by an item that you didn't purchase? It doesn't happen very often to me, but a few years ago I saw an amazing portrait of the artist Dame Laura Knight at a local arts trail. I didn't buy said portrait and really regretted it. Especially after being totally beguiled by an exhibition of her work last time I visited Cornwall. I went to the next two art trails, which are only on once a year and the talented artist Jo Morley, and portrait were never there. BUT as luck would have it I found the artists small card with her deatails on and managed to get in touch with her. Guess what? she still had the portrait, it was meant to be :).
Top is a photo of Dame Laura, second is my gorgeous portrait and the rest are examples of Dame Laura's work. If you don't know her work check her out, I suspect you will be beguiled too.
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When my husband was a little boy, he and his younger brother met Dame Laura Knight. His father was a talented artist and was friendly with her. She drew a clown for my husband, in one flowing movement. Sadly, it disappeared during the ensuing years, but he's never forgotten her, or the clown.
ReplyDeleteWow, very cool. Such a shame to have lost the sketch, but what an exciting encounter.
ReplyDeleteI always learn something new - and intriguing - during my visits with you. No, I have not heard of Dame Laura Knight but you can be sure I will be researching and exploring...the examples of her work are incredible! And your portrait of her is glorious. Her eyes are entrancing...and Ms. Morley's rendition is truly remarkable. Lucky, lucky, you! Of course it was meant to be! ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like her work. When we went to her exhibition in Cornwall it was enchanting. Such beautiful pieces.
DeleteHow very beautiful & her work is amazing!! Love the portrait - yes it was meant to be. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie, I'm thrilled with it.
DeleteHow absolutely wonderful that you were able to buy that portrait after all. It is very striking! As is Laura Knight's artwork. I didn't recognize the name but I definitely recognized that second work! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks PP. Her work is so varied but all wonderful pieces.
DeleteYes it was meant to be ... lovely.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
PS Happy September wishes
Thank you so much Jan. Blessings.
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