{"title":"Graham Sutherland","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portrait-of-somerset-maugham-graham-sutherland","title":"Portrait of Somerset Maugham - Graham Sutherland","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking portrait of W. Somerset Maugham by Graham Sutherland, painted in 1949. This work captures the author's likeness with expressive brushwork and psychological depth, characteristic of Sutherland's Neo-Romantic style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraham Sutherland's 1949 portrait of W. Somerset Maugham is a striking example of mid-20th century British portraiture. Sutherland, associated with the Neo-Romantic movement, brings a distinctive approach to the genre, moving away from traditional formality. The painting depicts the celebrated author seated on a simple wicker chair, his arms crossed, and his gaze directed slightly upward. Maugham is dressed in a brown suit with a pink scarf, set against a yellow background. The artist's expressive brushwork and attention to detail capture the sitter's character. Sutherland's portraits often explore the psychological dimensions of his subjects, and this work is no exception. The portrait was not well received by Maugham, who found it unflattering. Despite Maugham's reservations, the portrait remains a significant work in Sutherland's oeuvre, illustrating his ability to convey both likeness and psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Graham Sutherland","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57482450731343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57482450796879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57482450895183,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57482450927951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57482450993487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57482451026255,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57482451059023,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57482451124559,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57482451190095,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_fd174952-2214-4ba8-bbb5-c3392c2c7119.jpg?v=1777040066"},{"product_id":"barrow-hedges-farm-graham-sutherland","title":"Barrow Hedges Farm - Graham Sutherland","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn etching by Graham Sutherland, 'Barrow Hedges Farm' depicts a rural scene with a prominent tree and farm structures. The work showcases Sutherland's early interest in landscape and his skill with the etching technique.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraham Sutherland (1903-1980) was a British artist known for his prints, drawings, and paintings, often depicting natural forms and landscapes. He developed a distinctive style characterised by organic shapes and a slightly surreal atmosphere. Sutherland's work often explored the underlying structures and textures of the natural world, transforming them into semi-abstract compositions. His artistic output included a variety of media, but he is particularly recognised for his contributions to British modernism. 'Barrow Hedges Farm' is an etching that exemplifies Sutherland's early interest in rural subjects. The composition centres on a large, gnarled tree dominating the foreground, its branches reaching across the sky. Below, a dense thicket of vegetation and a low stone wall suggest the boundaries of the farm. In the distance, a small building and a line of trees provide a sense of depth. The etching technique creates a range of tonal values, from the dark, textured areas of the undergrowth to the lighter, more open sky. The overall effect is one of quiet observation and a sensitivity to the details of the natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/yard-cyprian-majernik\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eYard - Cyprián Majerník — Cyprián Majerník\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/landscape-below-the-mountains-zolo-palugyay\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLandscape Below the Mountains - Zolo Palugyay — Zolo Palugyay\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Graham Sutherland","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563301019983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563301085519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563301183823,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563301216591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563301282127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563301314895,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57563301347663,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57563301413199,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57563301478735,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_ad1e8aba-3252-48d6-84eb-3aaf1a5ad51d.jpg?v=1777264084"},{"product_id":"the-black-rabbit-graham-sutherland","title":"The Black Rabbit - Graham Sutherland","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early etching by Graham Sutherland from 1922, capturing a rural English scene with precise line work and atmospheric contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Black Rabbit is an early etching by Graham Sutherland, produced in 1922. This work belongs to the period of the British Etching Revival, a movement that saw artists return to traditional printmaking techniques to capture the character of the English countryside. Sutherland, who later became known for his modernist paintings, began his career with a focus on printmaking, heavily influenced by the pastoral vision of Samuel Palmer.\n\nThe composition depicts a rural scene, likely situated near the River Darent in Kent. The etching demonstrates Sutherland's early mastery of line and tone. He uses a variety of marks, from fine, delicate hatching to dense, dark cross-hatching, to build the textures of the trees, the thatched roofs of the cottages, and the rolling terrain. The perspective draws the eye from the foreground, where the foliage is rendered with heavy, dark strokes, towards the lighter, more open fields in the distance. The contrast between the shadowed foreground and the bright, expansive background creates a sense of depth and atmosphere.\n\nSutherland's approach to the subject is observational yet stylised. He does not seek to replicate the scene with photographic accuracy. Instead, he interprets the forms of the trees and the architecture through a personal, rhythmic visual language. The title, The Black Rabbit, refers to a specific local landmark, a public house, which is integrated into the quiet, rural setting. This print offers a glimpse into the formative years of an artist who would go on to explore more abstract and surrealist themes. 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