Lot 462 , Eleanor Winter (early 20th century), oil on canvas, Thoughts, 57cm x 41cm

Eleanor Winter (early 20th century), oil on canvas, 'Thoughts', with Laing Art Gallery 'Exhibition of Works by North Country Artists' label verso, in gilt frame (a.f.), 57cm x 41cm
Estimate £80-120

Note: Eleanor Winter was first taught to paint by Edward George Hobley in Penrith and went on to become a pupil of Sir William Orpen and Augustus John at the Chelsea Art School, c. 1906/1907. She exhibited her work at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Piccadilly and in other places and eventually married a curate from Penrith. There is no surviving record of her artistic career.


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Sold for £400