£480
Emile Barthelemy FABRY (1865-1966) Portrait of Miss Vera Bodilly Pastel on paper, signed and inscribed, 41 x 31.5cm. Emile Barthelemy Fabry, is a notable Belgian symbolist painter who with over fifthy other artists, took refuge in St Ives during WW1. Fabry gave lessons to local artists, and with the aid of numerous philanthropists gained artistic expose through fundrasing exhibitions for Belguim charities. He completed a large number of portraits in chalk and charcoal of members of the local community, oftern exploring themes of romanticism and symbolism. Miss Vera Bodilly, born 1895 was the daughter of Arthur and Lucy Bodilly of 'Rosemorran' St Ives. Bodilly joined St Ives Society of Artists in 1927 and contributed to the first exhibition at Porthmeor Gallery in 1928. She exhibited works with the Society until the ealry 1930s. This St Ives era portrait was acquired by the vendor through the artist's biographer.
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