William Merrett Hodges (British, 1880–1957)
Portrait of the Artist’s Daughter, Constance
Oil on canvas, c.1920s
Canvas size: 85 x 70 cm
Presented in a later 20th-century frame
A charming and sensitively rendered oil portrait depicting the artist’s daughter, Constance, painted in the 1920s. Hodges’ confident brushwork and subtle tonal palette capture both likeness and character with a natural grace typical of his portrait work from this period.
The painting has a label on the reverse which details that the painting has passed down through the family.
The canvas has an old reline but is otherwise in fine, stable condition. The painting is presented in a later 20th-century frame that complements the work well.
William Merrett Hodges (1880–1957) was a British painter known for his portraits, figure studies, and landscapes. He exhibited at several notable venues, including the Royal Academy and regional art societies throughout the early to mid-20
...th century. His works often reflect the quiet refinement and tonal sensitivity characteristic of early 20th-century British portraiture. Hodges’ attention to personality and atmosphere gives his portraits a timeless appeal, and examples of his work are held in private collections across the UK.
Condition:
Canvas relined (professionally done, likely mid-20th century)
Surface and paint layers in fine, stable condition
Frame later in date but well suited to the work
A fine example of early 20th-century British portraiture with strong personal and artistic provenance.
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Internal Reference: MERRETT
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1178507
Dateline of this antique is 1920
Height is 85cm (33.5inches)Width is 70cm (27.6inches)Depth is 4cm (1.6inches)
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