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"Oakley
did not exactly herald the British Renaissance nor did he really break
new ground - however, he is certainly an interesting and individual
artist. In a way he was the epitomy of an intelligent middle
class Englishman who retired to devote himself to the semi-bohemian
life of a painter - (although he was a good draughtsman and must have
had
"formal" art training - not a casual amateur) - he found a perfect
setting at the farm ... " ( in St. David's in Wales).
From the curator of a museum in
Britain.
This
aptly describes Herbert C. Oakley.
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This web site is an attempt to progressively compile a record of this neglected artist's work, as well as to try and assemble some relevant (and with luck, interesting) background on the artist and the subjects for the portraits he painted, generally local people from:
He seldom exhibited his paintings, being of independent means, but there is a certain quality to his work, especially his portraits - however only you the viewer can make that judgment.
Please view, and hopefully you will enjoy some of the material.
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Contributions Encouraged !
This web site is a work in progress. Any additional information that readers may wish to contribute regarding the artist, and in particular his paintings, would be greatly appreciated. Please contact us at: webmaster@hcoakley.org |
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