Comprising a collection of paintings, sculptures and other objects acquired by Jane and Richard Reynolds, often from young artists from the 1960’s onwards.

99.08 Lavender in crystal vase – reflected image

99.08 Lavender in crystal vase – reflected image

 

English

Three paintings by Peter Young

Catalogue number 99.08  ‘Lavender in crystal vase – reflected image’, oils on board, framed and initialed, 30 cm. high by 36 cm. wide.  Bought from the artist in June 1999 at an exhibition organized by the Friends of Imperial College.

Peter Young was a colleague of Jane’s in the Conservation Department at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and a very distinguished Head of the Paintings Conservation unit there.

He had always painted, but when he retired in 1993 he was able to devote more time to it, and increasingly turned towards painting still life and flower subjects. In his own words:- ‘My painting of flowers exhibit a spontaneity that is in complete contrast to the exacting technique of my professional life. I revel in the freedom of painting, and I hope the pictures move with an inner life which draws the viewer into a celebration of the natural world.’

Spanish

Tres pinturas de Peter Young

Número de catálogo 99.08 "Lavanda en florero de cristal - imagen reflejada", óleo sobre tablero, enmarcado y rubricado, 30 cm de alto por 36 cm de ancho. Comprado al artista en junio de 1999 en una exposición organizada por el Friends of Imperial College.

Peter Young era un colega de Jane en el Departamento de Conservación del Museo Victoria and Albert y un muy distinguido Jefe de la Unidad de Conservación de Pinturas allí.

Siempre había pintado, pero cuando se retiró en 1993 pudo dedicarle más tiempo y se dedicó cada vez más a pintar bodegones y flores. En sus propias palabras: “Mi pintura de flores exhibe una espontaneidad que está en completo contraste con la técnica exigente de mi vida profesional. Me deleito en la libertad de pintar, y espero que las imágenes se muevan con una vida interior que atraiga al espectador a una celebración del mundo natural ".

 
01.07 Feathers

01.07 Feathers

96.04 Red tulips in crystal vase

96.04 Red tulips in crystal vase