1916 (ca.), Vanessa Bell, A Conversation -- Courtauld Gallery (London)
From the museum label: Vanessa Bell is one of the few female artists currently represented in the collection. She produced some of the most innovative paintings of the period. Among these, A Conversation is one of her major achievements. She used bold colours and simplified shapes to depict three women in deep conversation. The painting's strong visual impact suggests the discussion is of great significance, although we are left to imagine the subject matter. Bell was a pivotal figure among the artists and writers known as the Bloomsbury Group. Perhaps she was paying tribute to the friendship and debate they found so vital.
1916 (ca.), Vanessa Bell, A Conversation -- Courtauld Gallery (London)
From the museum label: Vanessa Bell is one of the few female artists currently represented in the collection. She produced some of the most innovative paintings of the period. Among these, A Conversation is one of her major achievements. She used bold colours and simplified shapes to depict three women in deep conversation. The painting's strong visual impact suggests the discussion is of great significance, although we are left to imagine the subject matter. Bell was a pivotal figure among the artists and writers known as the Bloomsbury Group. Perhaps she was paying tribute to the friendship and debate they found so vital.