Stunning, emotionally charged monochromatic full length portrait study of a family, Father, Mother, Daughter, and Baby. A very clear display of skill from a recognized British/New Zealand artist.

The full description of the work looks to read “The Mother Kissed Her Baby with many a tear & clasped them close – silent manliness & grief”

Linley closely studied black and white illustration and life drawing, and was a member of the Royal Society of British Artists, a fellow of the Royal Society of arts, and at one point, Vice president of the New Zealand academy of fine arts. Te Papa holds a collection of his work.

Signed front and back, including his former address in London.

Framed by John Leech Framing Gallery in an excellent high quality, glazed contemporary frame.

Frame measures: 480w x 615h Art Measures: 235w x 350h

Pickup is in Eden Terrace

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“Son of a commercial artist, designer and watercolourist in London: first attended Harry Blackburn’s School for Drawing for the Press; then studied art at Goldsmith’s School of art: won the Queen’s Prize for Life Drawing. Illustrated Goldsmith’s Deserted Village for Dent. Studied at Julian Academy, Paris. On his return to London, illustrated the deluxe edition of George Eliot’s work for Little, Brown, Boston. In 1905 elected to the Royal Society of British Artists. Gave drawing classes in Dorking. 1908 arrived in Wellington to take life classes at the Technical College art school; 1911 went to Palmerston North as head of the art school. Through the influence of Augustus Hamilton, took a great interest in Maori life and mythology. Exhibited drawing, paintings, and etchings with Major New Zealand art societies and in Sydney. Exhibited RA 1900-01, RSA 1905-46; at Wembley. Work included Centennial Ex Wtn 1940. Represented in Major New Zealand Galleries, and Hocken".