Lot Essay
Maughan (1874-1965) the novelist and dramatist was the subject of Sutherland's first portrait. The sittings began on 17 February 1949, the final oil (Tate Gallery, London) was completed the following June
Details
Graham Sutherland, O.M. (1903-1980)
Portrait Study of Somerset Maugham
signed with initials and dated lower right GS 1949, charcoal
13¾ x 11in. (35 x 28cm.)
There is a landscape study on the reverse
Portrait Study of Somerset Maugham
signed with initials and dated lower right GS 1949, charcoal
13¾ x 11in. (35 x 28cm.)
There is a landscape study on the reverse
Provenance
Given by the artist to the present owner