Transformation
Roger Fry (1866 -1934)
Roger Fry (1866 -1934)
In our catalogue: Portrait of Nina Hamnett
“I like the clean lines and muted colours in this portrait. I think it’s important to make all art accessible to as many people as is possible, and the Gallery facilitates this.”
“Nina’s story (passion, creativity, tragedy) and her link to the Bloomsbury group make this artwork and important and fascinating cultural asset.”
“Love the colours in this artwork, brings a boldness and vibrancy that I find some portraits can lack.”
Battle scene with Mongol warriors - anon
Battle scene with Mongol warriors - anon
In our catalogue: Battle scene with Mongol Warriors
“This picture is full of detail and colour. It is interesting to see characters from this ancient time.”
“It’s not like anything else you can see here in Leeds, Feels like it is a link to the wider world.”
“Somehow unexpected to find in Leeds. Reminds me of a Breughel but with Mongols”
Chauvigny - Roger Fry
Chauvigny - Roger Fry
In our catalogue: Chauvigny
“It reminds me of trips abroad, i.e. summer holiday spent visiting the continent. It’s a reminder that winter will soon be over and that’s why it’s important its accessible to the public – it will cheer them up!”Einstein (bust) - Jacob Epstein
Einstein (bust) - Jacob Epstein
In our catalogue: Portrait bust of Albert Einstein
“Good to be able to be face to face (literally) with Albert”Fishing Boats – Alfred Aaron Wolmark
Fishing Boats – Alfred Aaron Wolmark
In our catalogue: Fishing Boats
“The painting is calming and relaxing. It’s perfect to walk in and view on a lunchtime or after a long day.”
“I love the soft pastel colours which convey the drowsy warmth of a summer’s day. The painter has captured the gentle movement of the sea and the wind in the sales of the boats. A beautiful impressionist work to delight the public”
“I like the way the artist has used the colours to show the contrasting materials and textures of the boat and scene. It brings the scene to life and shows the reflection on the water”
“It is part of the cultural wealth of Leeds”
“I just love the luminous colours”
Goblets – Ben Nicholson
Goblets – Ben Nicholson
In our catalogue: 1951, (goblets)
“I’m really excited to see a Ben Nicholson painting becoming accessible to the public here – I first learnt of him at The Hepworth and I would definitely be drawn to come and view it here! And it ties with Yorkshire Art History.”Image of Blues – Trevor Bell
Image of Blues – Trevor Bell
In our catalogue: Image of Blues
“It was used in Other Stories so reminds me of one of my favourite exhibits, how Leeds University has been a place for questioning, challenging and critical thinking through art.”Ladle Slag, Old Hill (2) – Edward Wadsworth
Ladle Slag, Old Hill (2) – Edward Wadsworth
In our catalogue: Ladle Slag, Old Hill (2)
“It’s completely unromantic, a stark reminder of what large swathes of the country looked like - and the industry they depended on not so long ago. There’s also a compelling oddness to the painting that makes it other worldly.”
“What great line work!”
Linked Figures – Kenneth Armitage
Linked Figures – Kenneth Armitage
In our catalogue: Linked Figures
“Evokes for me an intimacy that provokes the question of relationship. Friends or lovers? Art that encourages interpretation is more engaging- invites a second look.”Mother and Child – Bernard Meninsky
Mother and Child – Bernard Meninsky
In our catalogue: Mother and Child
“I like the subject matter of this piece (breastfeeding woman) and feel that it’s still a pertinent subject matter as there is sometimes controversy surrounding the issue.”
“Lovely moment of a mother breastfeeding. It’s still sadly a taboo / controversial subject and underrepresented in public forums. This cements it as completely natural and normal throughout history.”
Polar Bears – Rupert Lee
Polar Bears – Rupert Lee
In our catalogue: Polar Bears
“The scene looks magical. The colours of the sky blend well with their surroundings.”
“In the age of climate change we are sadly familiar with images of polar bears, often in their depleted environment. I find this artistic representation ambiguous, therefore perhaps evocative of the wide range of climate related research at the University.”
Portrait of a girl - Bernard Meninsky
Portrait of a girl - Bernard Meninsky
In our catalogue: Portrait of a Girl (the artist's sister, Kate)
“I like the colour, tone and mood. Great to open up artwork to view – pictures were created to be seen!”Russian Peasants – Jacob Kramer
Russian Peasants – Jacob Kramer
In our catalogue: Russian Peasants
“I like the striking black and white contrast, as well as the emotion in the eyes. Also because it celebrated the Leeds Russian Archive collection.”St Agatha in Prison - Unknown
St Agatha in Prison - Unknown
In our catalogue: St Agatha in Prison
“Very emotional piece of artwork – should be on display for everyone - I think everyone can identify with the image of her despair.”
The Rainbow – Elliott Seabrooke
The Rainbow – Elliott Seabrooke
In our catalogue: The Rainbow
“Love the colours and the lighting effects”
“The colours showcasing the rainbow are very vivid, and the rainbow makes the scenery very appealing.”
“I always look for a rainbow on those magical sunny, but rainy days. There is nothing like seeing beautiful colours arching through the sky.”
The Striped Jug – Ben Nicholson
The Striped Jug – Ben Nicholson
In our catalogue: 1914, (the striped jug)
“The apparent simplicity hides the richness of texture and shade. Not just the jug itself with its shape, shade and reflections, but also the rich draped fabric.”Welsh Landscape – Augustus John
Welsh Landscape – Augustus John
In our catalogue: Welsh Landscape
“It is a good portrayal of a beautiful landscape”
“It conveys so well the changeable weather/ landscape of the Welsh hills and the automatic painting style of john and his fellow artists. It drove them mad in the end…”