Patrick Hayman British, 1915-1988
Portrait of the Artist's Wife, 1957
Oil on tempera on panel
52 x 45 cm (including frame)
30.5 x 25 cm (excluding frame)
30.5 x 25 cm (excluding frame)
Signed titled & dated 1957 verso
This compelling portrait from 1957 depicts Hayman’s wife, dancer Barbara Hayman (nee Judson). Her short-cropped blond hair is set against a deep brown background, while her large eyes and red...
This compelling portrait from 1957 depicts Hayman’s wife, dancer Barbara Hayman (nee Judson). Her short-cropped blond hair is set against a deep brown background, while her large eyes and red lips contrast sharply with her pale skin. Her gaze, directed slightly downward and away from the viewer, suggests a moment of quiet reflection. Together, these elements produce a portrait that is both striking and imbued with subtle emotional sensitivity.