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Ligeia

HOYLAND, John (1934 - 2011)

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Date: 1978

Media: acrylic on cotton duck

Size: 244.0 x 216.0 cm

Acquired: 1993; Purchase

Accession Number: NMW A 2507

Hoyland trained at the Royal Academy Schools and was profoundly impressed by Abstract Expressionism during visits to the United States. Since first coming to prominence in 1961, he has always worked as an abstract painter and is one of Britain's leading colourists. In this ebullient composition, the canvas is divided diagonally, and one half denies formally the propositions expressed in the other half. The title may be a corruption of the Latin 'ligea' meaning 'wood nymph'.

Comments (2)

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Melanie Polledri Art Dept Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales Staff
29 January 2019, 15:57

Dear Elizabeth Julia Kelly,

Thank you for your comment. At present this work is not on display although it may be possible to see it by appointment with the Art Dept.

Best wishes,

Melanie

Elizabeth Julia Kelly
10 January 2019, 14:51
Is this wonderful painting on display? Can you tell me where I can see it please?
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