Dora Carrington moved to Bedford when she was 10 and her talent for art was spotted at Bedford Girl's Grammar School.
This work was probably painted or at least sketched at Gerald Brenan's house at Yegen in Spain, where Carrington was staying in 1924. Brenan, a lover of Carrington's, often had evening musical gatherings at his home, inviting local musicians to play and sing. This work relates well to Mrs Box by the same artist acquired in 2005 with Art Fund help.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Spanish Boy, c1924
Date supported
2007
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
63.5 x 50.8 cm
Grant
6,250
Total cost
25,000
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