Fruit of Friendship

Portraits by Mary Beale

Ellie Smith, Lawrence Hendra, Philip Mould , Valeria Vallucci

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Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd
10 June 2024

Individual artists, art monographs; Portraits in art

Showcases the work of successful seventeenth-century British artist Mary Beale who ran her own studio practice. Accompanying a major exhibition at Philip Mould & Company, Fruit of Friendship: Portraits by Mary Beale presents the work of the remarkable seventeenth-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 book introduces a number of recently discovered portraits by Beale and showcases several important works that have never been publicly displayed before.

Contributions by: Philip Mould, Valeria Vallucci, Tabitha Barber
Edited by: Ellie Smith, Lawrence Hendra
Imprint: Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 20mm
ISBN: 9781913645748
ISBN 10: 1913645746
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 10 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lawrence Hendra is a director of Philip Mould & Company in London who specializes in British art from the Tudor period to the present day with a particular focus on portraiture. Ellie Smith is a researcher and curator specializing in British women artists.