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Art lovers highlight Nina Hamnett's rarely seen 1918 painting
Original: My favourite paintings No.78 Nina Hamnett, Reclining Man (1918) Nina Hamnett's work is seldom in museums (this painting
A neglected work by British artist Nina Hamnett, Reclining Man (1918), is drawing attention for its compassionate portrayal of a non-white subject, something rare in early 20th-century painting. Commenters note that Hamnett's work is seldom held by museums, with this canvas passing through a Sotheby's sale six years ago, prompting renewed calls for her reappraisal.
Why now: People are revisiting overlooked female artists and questioning why Hamnett's work remains underrepresented in museums.
Evidence
- My favourite paintings No.78 Nina Hamnett, Reclining Man (1918) Nina Hamnett's work is seldom in museums (this painting passed through Sothebys six years ago). Here, she presents a non-white subject with a compassion still missing from many paintings at the start of C20th.… · ChrisMayLA6@mastodon.me.uk · 7
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