Gerald Leslie Brockhurst, Young Womanhood

Gerald Leslie Brockhurst, Young WomanhoodA fine early 20th century signed etching titled Young Womanhood by English artist, Gerald Leslie Brockhurst (1890 1978). Brockhurst was an extraordinary and highly celebrated artist that painted various well known society figures of his time including Marlene Dietrich and the Duchess of Windsor. He was born in Birmingham and studied at the Birmingham School of Art but later attended the Royal Academy Schools where he won a gold medal in 1907. The

he exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts and his work has been shown in public galleries across the UK

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The room is covered with an array of artworks including a large oil painting

We love the way they’ve captured her expression as she stands patiently for her portrait

Edward Williams (1781–1855)

The painting is monogrammed

we can see his skill for capturing the profile of a figure with minimal detailing and a monochromatic palette

is it perhaps a little controversial given that Sarah Churchill is holding her eager pet in the palm of her hand

It’s rendered with a deft touch and he’s captured her expression with skill and sensitivity

Perhaps this place was situated close to a factory or port and some of the workers would pop in before heading home for the night

Canvas has been professionally mounted onto another

A peaceful impressionistic rural view of several farm buildings situated on the Danish coast