Lot Essay
Somerset Maugham was a life-long friend of the artist, and the subject of several portraits. In turn he used Kelly as the basis for several characters in his novels.
Spanish Girl
Details
Sir Gerald Festus Kelly, P.R.A., R.H.A. (1879-1972)
Spanish Girl
inscribed 'Isabella' (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
27¼ x 18¼in. (69.3 x 46.4cm.)
Spanish Girl
inscribed 'Isabella' (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
27¼ x 18¼in. (69.3 x 46.4cm.)
Provenance
W. Somerset Maugham.