Ploughing on the Downs

Artist Robert Polhill Bevan (Hove, England, 1865 - 1925)

Datec. 1907

Mediumoil on canvas

ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings

DimensionsOverall: Height: 62 cm, Width: 81.9 cm
Frame: Height: 80.6 cm, Width: 105.3 cm

AcquisitionPurchased in 1939 with income from the Macdonald Bequest.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG002291

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About MeRobert Bevan's most formative art training took place in Paris. In addition he journeyed to Pont-Aven in Brittany where he met Gauguin and later Renoir. In 1907 Bevan's work came to the attention of Sickert and his circle of artists. Thereafter, he joined Sickert's gatherings at Fitzroy Street and was a founding member of the Camden Town Group.

As a keen horseman, Bevan painted equine subjects throughout his career. During the summer months of 1905 and 1906, he visited Kingston in the South Downs. This picture was a daring and extraordinary work for its day, painted in the 'divisionist' style with small dabs of pure colour.
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Bevan painted horses throughout his career. During the summers of 1905-6, he visited Kingston in the South Downs. Daring for its day, this picture is painted in the “Divisionist” style with small dabs of pure colour.