James Dixon (1887-1970)

Figures with Flags

Oil on paper laid on board, 38.7 x 33.4cm (15¼ x 13'')
Signed and inscribed Tory Island and dated 10.9.1966

 

Provenance: From the King of Tory ...

James Dixon (1887-1970)

Figures with Flags

Oil on paper laid on board, 38.7 x 33.4cm (15¼ x 13'')
Signed and inscribed Tory Island and dated 10.9.1966

 

Provenance: From the King of Tory the collection of Patsy Dan Rogers, sold these rooms, March 1991, Catalogue No.234, where purchased by current owner.

 

When asked, Patsy Dan Rogers, who owned this work, nor others who knew the artist could explain what this picture depicts with its romantic Nationalist figures. As it was painted in 1966 it might have been as part of the 50 year Easter Rising Commemorations or perhaps it was a response to something in Dixon's youth? It was preceded by a previous 'Self Portrait with Flags' painted in 1963 and a portrait of 'Mr Hill with Flag' showing the artist Derek Hill with a Union Jack painted again in 1966.

 

 

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