Sir Charles Thomas Wheeler P.R.A 1892-1974. British School 20th.Century. Mixed media, oil and charcoal. Peace and War. A serene female figure emblematic of Peace plays a lute, with bombs falling and St. Paul's Cathedral in the background surrounded by an inferno. Dateable to Circa.1941. 46 by 61 cms. 61 by 75cm framed overall. Provenance - Artist's Studio Sale. 1975. Ex. Grant Waters Collection.
While primarily celebrated as a master sculptor Wheeler was also a dedicated painter. The first Sculptor to be elected President of The Royal Academy. He served as an official War artist throughout the Second World War, largely documenting Britain's military leadership. The current work appears to be a diversion from his regular commissions of the time, that of producing portrait busts of naval commanders. The sitter is Muriel Bourne (Lady Muriel Wheeler) the artist's wife, an accomplished artist and sculptor herself. She frequently served as a model for her husband's artwork.
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