Professor (John) Andrew Bradley and Dr Eleanor Bradley have catalogued Fells work for Sotheby’s, Bonham’s and Cheffin’s auction houses. While researching the work of Sheila Fell they have published several articles on the artist. As medical and science specialists, they enjoyed distinguished careers in the field of organ transplantation surgery and research before turning their attentions to their long-held interest in modern British art.
Description
Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. A Place in Mind; 3. The Oil Paintings; 4. Works on Paper; Chronology; Introduction to the Catalogue Raisonné; Catalogue of the Oil Paintings; Solo Exhibitions; Group Exhibitions; List of Works in Public Collections; Bibliography; Photographic Credits; Index
This is a wonderfully comprehensive illustrated catalogue that brings to life the work of a neglected artist. Illustrating many paintings which have hitherto been unpublished, the accompanying text has been meticulously researched and illuminates the essence of Fells considerable talents. This is a celebration of a remarkable painter and the Cumbrian landscape that inspired her. – Frances Christie, Former Deputy Chairman of Sothebys, UK and Ireland
Rarely do colour reproductions catch the mood of paintings as well as in this book. It is made exceptionally resonant through the marriage between text and images. The moment you open the pages you enter fully into Sheila Fells world, and gain fresh understanding. – Frances Spalding, art historian, cultural historian, biographer and critic