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Fruits of Friendship

Portraits by Mary Beale

Philip Mould Valeria Vallucci Tabitha Barber Helen Draper

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English
Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd
01 October 2024
Accompanying a major exhibition at Philip Mould & Company, Fruit of Friendship: Portraits by Mary Beale presents the work of the remarkable sevenenteenth-century woman artist. Mary Beale (1633–1699) was Britain's first woman artist to run a successful studio practice. In an era when the arts in Britain were flourishing and portraitists were in high demand, Beale established a unique practice that set her apart from her competitors and brought her great acclaim. Friendship and family played a crucial role in Beale's success. She was the figurehead of her family and studio, while her husband dedicated himself to supporting the business, often preparing paints and canvasses. Beale's portraits, many of which are illustrated here for the first time, build a picture of a talented and multi-faceted woman – artist, writer, businesswoman, mother and friend. The title of this publication and of the accompanying exhibition is drawn from Beale's own writings, and the materials presented span her entire career. Featuring essays by leading scholars, the catalogue introduces a number of recently discovered portraits by Beale and showcases several important works that have never been publicly displayed before.

AUTHOR: Philip Mould is is a London-based art dealer with a gallery in Pall Mall specialising in 500 years of British art. Valeria Vallucci is a researcher at Philip Mould & Company specialising in provenance and Old Masters from 17th century to early 19th century. Tabitha Barber is Curator of British Art, 1500-1750, at Tate Britain. Helen Draper is a professional easel paintings conservator, art historian specialising in 17th century British portraiture and expert on Mary Beale.

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Imprint:   Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 250mm,  Width: 190mm, 
ISBN:   9781913645748
ISBN 10:   1913645746
Pages:   160
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unspecified

Philip Mould is is a London-based art dealer with a gallery in Pall Mall specialising in 500 years of British art. Valeria Vallucci is a researcher at Philip Mould & Company specialising in provenance and Old Masters from 17th century to early 19th century. Tabitha Barber is Curator of British Art, 1500-1750, at Tate Britain. Helen Draper is a professional easel paintings conservator, art historian specialising in 17thcentury British portraiture and expert on Mary Beale.

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