Art in Isolation | Series 2 Episode 9: What's in a Name?

[@Ceelle2]

Ahhh...6 minutes of respite from it all. Thank you!

[@lizm5481]

Phillip and Oliver, this series has been a silver linings in the Covid cloud. I love your presentation style-- as though you are confiding family gossip and village secrets over tea and crumpets. Thank you so much for letting us hang out at Duck End for a bit. I hope we'll continue to hear from you when the pestilence is over.

[@philipmould7898]

Thank you! It’s been pleasure.

[@curlew-3592]

Lockdown is far from easy, but your little talks are a definite help. Thankyou for taking the time.

[@philipmould7898]

Pleasure. Thanks.

[@LA-ph2nc]

Thank you for this wonderful installment. Yes, "we will get through it", thanks in no small measure to your wonderful program. Nice touch with Chopin, btw.

[@deborahjohnson2802]

I noticed the music but am hopeless at identifying composers despite listening to a lot of Classical music.

[@percywiggle4181]

Ah, Mr. Mould, just a thank you for your series - it has been quite a balm in these unsettling times.

[@philipmould7898]

Pleasure! Thanks.

[@joysedgwick812]

Such a treat once more: I love this mother and child picture, the pleasure you derive from the art in your home is infectious. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your paintings so generously.

[@philipmould7898]

Pleasure. Thank you.

[@colinriley123]

What strikes me about this is the similarity to La Tempesta by Giorgione

[@stephencharlton2024]

Excellent, life affirming as always

[@aidavazquez9113]

What a wonderful picture, so tender and warm. With an interesting provenance story. Thanks for these videos. Keep safe. Cheers from Mexico.

[@philipmould7898]

Thank you!

[@susieguidry6583]

I just discovered your Art In Isolation series. I’ve binge watched all of them in 2 days. Thank you for a small respite during this difficult time!

[@philipmould7898]

Too much all at once! Thank you

[@Fyshhooks]

So love today's episode, with a reminder of Pagliacci's Restaurant in Victoria, B.C., with its walls covered in art, and the background music that is such a treat, but, most of all, the wonderful painting, seen and shared today, March 8th, International Women's Day. Thank you, again, Philip, for a great addition to the day.

[@pippinderstarke6721]

This episode reminds me of "fake or fortune " and I'm really curious how the back of the picture looks like. But I guess you have examined it really carefully to find out more about it. A wonderful painting and I'm enjoying your description a lot. My highlight of the week and so great to forget about Lockdown. Thanks a lot for sharing your art.

[@philipmould7898]

No clues. But thanks to a friend I now think it’s by Leonard Greaves who died young in late 40’s.

[@marquamfurniture]

@@philipmould7898 YES! Similar woman in vertical nude, sold at Christie's in 2006.

[@tawefoodbuyinggroup2254]

@@philipmould7898 Yes, other works by Leonard Greaves similarly depict women with an absence of facial features. His portraits, of course, have full facial features. The imitated impressionist style also fits.

[@sarigaby3617]

This beautiful testament started a gloomy Monday with cheer and possibilities. Please keep these Gems coming. I also adore seeing your incredible home. Thank You.

[@philipmould7898]

I’m glad

[@AntiquesUK]

Absolute pleasure to watch another fantastic addition to Art in Isolation.. Thank you PM 👏🏽👏🏽

[@oliviacasino8888]

Once again, such an enjoyable visit from you in your enchanting home. A thought just occurred to me...what! When the pandemic subsides (please Lord) will Philip also ‘subside!’ Oh, please tell us you will continue these chats no matter what for a bevy of reasons, two of which are very personal to me. Firstly, I am now into my 80’s and I’ve grown quite reliant on doing significant parts of my day venturing out via the internet and secondly, as a life-long art lover your visits truly feed my soul. Anyway, Happy Valentine’s Day and looking forward to our next get together! A California fan...

[@philipmould7898]

Well that’s very kind. For as long as as I have breath, I’m likely to bend ears on art! Thank you.

[@ejmeadows]

Thank you once again for discussing a painting with some depth to it, as well as an intriguing provenance. Your videos are solace for the art starved soul in difficult times: Melbourne, where I am, has just gone into another short and sharp lockdown.

[@WillowTreePottery]

The intimacy created by that wonderful bed is the perfect counterpane for that lovely painting.

[@nanawhatl]

Beautiful! Thank you 🙏 😊

[@robynwilliams8110]

Thank you from Canberra Australia. We are not in lockdown and have remained surprisingly virus free - but the pleasure of these videos, the artwork and your fascinating home, is the same.

[@philipmould7898]

I’m pleased. Thank you!

[@dorothysmith7280]

Thank you for this mystery encased in oil and canvas. I'm enjoying your series as an introduction to British artists. In the US we primarily get large expositions of famous artists like the impressionists. Your knowledge of your personal collection is refreshing and inspiring to novice collectors like myself. Even though it's Valentine's Day, I'll wait until Mother's Day to put it on my social media. Enjoy your day!

[@philipmould7898]

Thanks!

[@ivorytower99]

Philip, I thought straight away when looking at the signature on the Mother and child portrait, that it appears too modern and uniform. Also, I love the side table under the painting; and of course, the bed. There is something very warming about having naturally occurring patina on one's furniture. PS Happy Valentine's Day!~

[@philipmould7898]

Thank you!

[@theeaselrider4032]

Thanks Philip. I look forward to these now. But it looks like you still have a mystery to solve.

[@angiec18]

I wallow in these Art History reflections of your paintings and enjoyed everyone. I particularly love this painting. Thank you so much, once again. I rather dread lock down ending, with no more Art in Isolation. We will all be bereft I fear! You missed your vocation as a teacher that is for sure, however that loss is the art world's gain.!.

[@philipmould7898]

Thank you!

[@purpleskys6193]

Love everything the camera movment the music the painting the story wonderful job And again THANK YOU

[@robertdiamond2830]

A welcome treat, that comes along when least expected - thank you Philip.

[@madeleinejohnson6394]

Thank you so much for these. Beauty, and joyful enquire about it.

[@philipmould7898]

Thanks

[@rotarystone7085]

Thank you for your wonderful work from Australia 🇦🇺

[@jenniewilliams1668]

The meaning and substance of this painting is - as you said - just right for a home where people actually live. Warm regards Jennie

[@saraht4973]

Ohh! Can’t wait to look at the next video about the meadow. What you are doing with your land is a proven way to address climate change. If only all land owners would follow this exemplary plan. I realize I have said this to many people but the film/documentary “Kiss the Ground “, tells us the whole story, especially about how tilling the land and huge Agra-farming has produced this catastrophe and how land owners such as yourself are working to restore their soil. But, as always I say thank you for these delightful and informative videos. Truly an education for all.

[@anaffairwithbeautythemysti3902]

Glorious video of a curious, but tender portrayal, and much welcome for this time.

[@wendywise388]

As always, a wonderful story about a beautiful picture. I love your choices of paintings in your home. Thank you so much for teaching and sharing your love of art. I have learned so much from you this year.

[@lucyb15]

what a fantastic house and grounds!

[@luciemedici]

Thank you Philip Take care and stay safe, wherever you are ....

[@gmeliberty]

I loved this one, a forgotten artist. Thank you once again.

[@kevinchambers4848]

Another beautiful presentation of the love of art.

[@brianpurdy6072]

Thank you so very much, Philip Mould. Your brief videos do offer, in this rather grim and constricted period, a distinct comfort to me and, I am sure, many others. I wish you excellent health and continued success in all your projects. Do let us know if ever you decipher the actual identity of the mystery man who inscribed his delightful canvas with the name 'Grieves'

[@isobellep]

Perfect length of a painting story, thank you. I agree lovely subject and painting to hang in such a wonderful bedroom. I’ve been looking at portrayals of Mother and child paintings in history, as my daughter has had our first grandchild and I await the all clear to travel and see her when world lockdowns lift. Thank you. PS we have a loving whippet, she looks just like yours :>

[@philipmould7898]

That’s exciting for you. And whippets are adorably gentle with babies as you know. Thank you!

[@giaatta9303]

I just love your series! Everything about these reflections on paintings! Many many thanks!

[@philipmould7898]

Thank you!

[@ck8180]

Just wonderful. So enjoy watching your informative talks. Thankyou very much

[@ek7593]

So beautiful and calm. Thank you very much!

[@joannekucks4343]

A few years ago my mother won a trip from the NJ Cancer Make a Wish Foundation for her dream trip to see the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena California with my sister and I. We had special tickets to see how the floats were made before and after...so many 💐 flowers!One of the places we chose to visit was the Huntington Library and Art Museum in San Marino. Besides the famous Pinkie and Blue Boy my mother was enamoured by Mary Cassatt’s Breakfast in Bed, a beautiful study of a mother with her toddler. Mom was amazed that I had the same image on my art calendar for January at home in Minneapolis. It’s now one of my favorite paintings. I recommend visiting the Huntington to everyone. 🥰☕️🍩🎨

[@robertchuter884]

The house is a work of art!!

[@crustykells27]

Fanfastic artistic presentation. Art for all. Inspired again. Cheers

[@mrh8279]

Hello from Ireland where we too are in a long protracted lockdown! At least we can feast our eyes on your art treasures!

[@philipmould7898]

Good! Thank you.

[@lucillecooper3600]

Thank you!! Always an inspiration to watch your work....you yourself provide encouragement and expertise...of course the canine is special!

[@carlottamackenzie304]

Just charming- how I love that dog! Winderful programmes- thank you. I think that with David Fyfe of Dover St, I looked to rent at Duck End some 25 years ago or more. .. brought back memories of a darling friend so sadly passed, who also hd so many wonderful interesting things.

[@eddiespence8775]

A very involving portrayal of this charming picture. Thankyou.

[@sharronboxenbaum7392]

What a gorgeous work of art! The subject felt like a Cassett in subject. It’s a shame we may never know the true artist.

[@deborahjohnson2802]

So fascinating! Every time I watch one of your videos it sets me off on a train of thought. This reminded me of Fred Elwell's The First Born. Have just discovered his wife was a painter too. Some of his paintings were based in Beverley where I was born. I love both his and her work. Of course, you mention David Hockney who was also from and painted in Yorkshire. Have to say, not so keen on his work. Art is such a personal thing. I love stumbling across these posts which I had missed first time round. Thank you.

[@adamkencki]

thank god you have so much art to share with us :)

[@alannothnagle]

I truly love these videos! They're an absolute treat, and I'm sure I'm far from the only one who views them as a psychological and aesthetic lifesaver in these dark times.

[@philipmould7898]

I’m pleased. Thank you.

[@ernarc23]

Beautiful painting... and Langan's -- brought back old memories. :)

[@wendyelainedonald]

What a thrill to find your latest video here on KZbin. To make it more exciting the opening shot is just so perfect, the English countryside in winter with that mist/fog giving everything a mystery . I'm now going back to watch the program.

[@dado6559]

I love English paintings. Hello from Italy

[@nuritel-ofer5847]

it's great that you don't forget the mystery paintings that always fascinated me (like any enigma🙂)and facinating episode too🙂 and stay safe and keep smilliing..🙂

[@spaceskipster4412]

Tranquillity... 🎨 💗

[@helloschoales]

Beautiful

[@TheWhore2culture]

Lovely painting,I think I might have the preparatory sketch for it; a mother breast feeding - very similar - & am 99% sure that it's signed the same. Unfortunately I have some 2000+ pictures/paintings to say nothing of sculpture & other works, in my collection (45+ years),all in a flat in Chelsea,they're literally stacked ,so give me a little time to find it,please. Very best to you&yours.

[@oliviacasino8888]

How exciting! To have a bit of sleuthing for an artist and his/her? works! Do please let us know what, if anything turns up!

[@philipmould7898]

Yes please. We now think it is probably by Leonard Greaves who died young in the late 40’s.

[@nanwilder2853]

@@philipmould7898: Well, that would answer my question about the time-frame of the painting. If this is the painter, it couldn’t have been painted in the 1950’s, as I suggested in my comment. And if the “preparatory sketch” pans out, then the mother in the painting is breast-feeding! Now if only you, or another viewer, could address the murkiness of her facial features, I’ll have all of my questions answered!

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

Thank you.... I love your channel

[@ginadavis174]

Thank you!

[@pennyduncan5980]

Thank you Mr Mould and son.

[@rusmodern]

Thank you.

[@tessalister1226]

I remember my Mother, with my baby brother, looking exactly like this mother, and a gas fire and that was in 1960 when I was 16.

[@philipmould7898]

Nice. Thanks.

[@neliborba101]

This is a very reality and pretty picture of a mother's normal daily routine. It seems that it was long ago that mothers did this, using a large pan to bath their babies, but it is a scene that is not from too long ago. In Europe, in the XX century, many babies were raised the same way.

[@philipmould7898]

Thank you for the insight Neli.

[@williamfahey6066]

Beautiful Painting. And I Love the frame too. Very interesting story about where the painting possibly came from. I am sure you have already wondered, but do you think either one of the Greaves had a family member that painted? And do you think it is a Possibility that one of them tried their hand at a more traditional Impressionist Style? Having a bit of Mystery around something you Love and being able able to figure it out seems Wonderful. I hope the painting will always seem Fresh and New to you , because of its Mystery. You once said, You Hoped that the paintings you live with bring a little bit of to us. You, and your Paintings do bring , a Lot of Solace. Thank You Philip , for Sharing your life and your Home and for another enjoyable video. Happy Valentines Day, to you and yours, and yes to your Beautiful Dog. I am sure you are all well. Jeff

[@MellowWind]

Another good one. Love, again, adding context. Cool seeing some illuminati of the day. I looked up Walter Greaves - contemporary, and looks like friend of none other than Whistler. In fact the first Greaves painting you showed immediately reminded me of him, and lots of his works are very Whistler-esque. (Of course maybe Whistler's are in fact Greaves-esque, but who knows?). Anyway, I looked at some of his portraits and one in particular (Whistler) appears to my eye very in line with the style of the mother and child. And, while not identical, the signatures are also close. So at a glance I would agree with Christie's on this one, lacking other evidence. :D. Thanks Philip et al!

[@steveburley5041]

watching from australia, thx ( 3rd lockdown for us here in melb) .....SB

[@philipmould7898]

Pleasure

[@louisechristinelarsen2248]

If the signature is to be trusted, could it indeed be a (very) early Walter Greaves? As always a thoroughly enjoyable video - and such a beautiful rendering of the motif

[@philipmould7898]

Thanks. See above re artist.

[@marquamfurniture]

A viewer correctly identified the artist as Leonard Greaves. (see further down.)

[@louisechristinelarsen2248]

@@marquamfurniture Thank you, I wrote my comment before it was identified. It is so great that the true artist was found

[@marquamfurniture]

@@louisechristinelarsen2248 I understand! This was a great use of YT..... an instant identification 4 hrs after Philip's post.

[@tomjoelberglind1924]

Try Leonard Greaves 1918 - 1949

[@andrewfrost8866]

Take care Philip.

[@howdy268]

Thankyou again⋯⋯Phillip

[@cameronkrause4712]

I really like your painting as shown in this video. What I am wondering is if there is any kind of software in which one could put an image of the artist's signature in order to look for a match. I imagine that you would know if such software exists. I would be very interested in knowing the date of this painting as my feeling is that it is earlier than the 1950s, but, unlike you, I am not an expert in anyway, and it's just a feeling that I have.

[@murraywagnon1841]

It is a beautiful painting no matter who the artist was. Great puzzle though. If I may be so bold, it's structure and painterly quality remind me of Cézanne's portrait of Victor Chocquet, seated, ca. 1877-1879.

[@nanwilder2853]

Greetings, Philip Mould, from day three of a snow-covered Portland, Oregon. Another storm is due tonight, bringing not snow, but ice ; so I’m living in fear of the power going off-as it already has for more than 200,000 poor souls! Your mystery painting is a welcome diversion, right about now... For me, the mystery lies in the rather murky areas of the painting: The mother’s face, between the bridge of her nose and the highlight on her chin, and her chest area, between the two blue sides of her garment. (I also have trouble figuring out the placement of her arms, and hands, around the baby). I’m pretty sure it’s the painting itself, rather than the lighting of it, making it so hard for me to “read” these areas. Best I can tell, the mother’s facial expression is lacking the soft warmth one would expect: Is she frowning at the baby, or just a blank slate of exhaustion? At first glance, I assumed the mother was nursing her child, which makes perfect sense, after a bath... But I can’t actually tell whether her chest is exposed, or covered by a pale under-garment. As the mother and her baby are the focal point of the painting, I find it frustrating not being able to see the details of their “story”! Edit: I’ve watched once more, and remain mystified, as above...But I also enjoyed your account of the restaurant’s 1970’s glory days, as well as the mystery of who the painter might have been. One question I have, is regarding the time-frame of the painting-which, to me, looks more like the late 1930’s or 1940’s, than it does the 1950’s.

[@philipmould7898]

Thank you! A lot of thoughtful of observation.

[@jennydebney2215]

I love a puzzle! In 1905 Ceramic elements were added to gas fires in the UK. Those kind of gas fires were outlawed by the Clean Air Act of 1956. Wallpapers after WW2 and into the 1950s were simpler, more geometric, flat patterns. Samples can been seen at the V and A from the 1951 Festival of Britain. John Vine and Co designed 83 patterns for that important exhibition. A search there revealed Sally Greaves-Lord a textile designer now current in the UK ( presumably in lockdown too!) Clearly she is too young to be the artist of the work, however Sir Walter Greaves Greaves- Lord 1878-1942 fits the time frame. I know that often cerebral men and women like to dabble in the arts and I like to think ( but can't prove) that this may have been your self-confident 'Greaves'. Had fun! many thanks.

[@jeadevoe209]

Andy Warhol turned that idea on it's head when he started the art factory and he did not make many of his own works or he appropriated commercial designs already in use. good bad or otherwise beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the value of anything is what you are willing to pay for it well done Philip as always a pleasure to stop and think about Art all the best to you and Fiona

[@LordVikingLive]

As an artist myself, I sometimes change styles. So I think that painting is by the same Greaves that had the child on the floor. Stay Safe and Stay happy !

[@evansquilt]

Fascinated by the bed - what's the provenance of that? I'm a textile historian currently studying the death inventory of Henry VIII and wondered about the dimensions, since most of the coverlet/show quilts on the royal beds were three yards square, give or take. (also, I love Cedric the dog. He's so elegant and poised)

[@MovYahArt]

💋Art is love💕

[@DV-dt9sq]

Beautiful. ❤️ It would be interesting if Philip would make a video of himself painting 🥳. I don't know if he paints or not... but if he doesn't it would be much more interesting to see what would he paint. And it would be a such FUN! 🤗

[@philipmould7898]

Thanks! It wouldn’t be a pretty sight!

[@winstonspencer4579]

@PM Look for Steve Greaves (born 1963). His autograph looks similar, but then it would be a lot newer

[@margo3367]

Compare the signature with the other artists named, "Greaves"; artists can change stylistically, as I'm sure you know, but their signatures rarely alter over time.

[@LizMcNamara47]

Now a cauldron would be for ‘cooking’ the baby! 🤣

[@dashinvaine]

You've probably solved this by now, but there's a Leonard Greaves , 1918-1949, who looks like a possible contender. Signature seems to match, too.

[@ninianmacmillan-keith7435]

Someone suggested Leonard Greaves. I think they are right. The same signature on one of his paintings.

[@philipmould7898]

Agreed. I will update soon after some further research.

[@marquamfurniture]

@@philipmould7898 We would love to know more about Leonard Greaves.

[@stananders474]

I love the painting. I'd put it at early 1960s. Is the hair a 'beehive' style cut?

[@waxeye6488]

Good work! Hope you do a conversation with Waldemar Januszack sometime.

[@celiaberdes]

Leonard Greaves (British, 1918-1949)??

[@marquamfurniture]

You are so right!

[@osip7315]

the signature is somewhat similar to to w. greaves, quite possibly his, i wouldn't rule him out, it would help to date the fireplace, quite possibly 1920s ?

[@LundyWilder]

Could the painting be by Leonard Greaves British | 1918 - 1949

[@janebaker966]

Is that the river Colne or the river Windrush going past your house?

[@philipmould7898]

Neither - a dug lake.

[@BlackKettleRanch]

Is the Walter Greaves work that stylistically different with artists going through different phases of their development? It's difficult to tell from one example. If a person had to choose from the Greaves' you've shown, the Walter Greaves seems the closest to worth investigating.

[@philipmould7898]

Thanks. See above.

[@melodyforeman3421]

'Christopher' Greaves? - a wartime RAF artist friend of Captain van den Bogaerde (Sir Dirk Bogarde) the actor.

[@marquamfurniture]

Has been correctly identified as Leonord Greaves. (That what I love about the 'net.)

[@michaelbenenson]

What if an artist - a 1940's+ Greaves - entertained more than one style, even as an experimental or exploratory one-off?

[@johnmorgan5495]

" mother breastfeeding " I think you could say Phillip, don't be shy. The painting is very much in the Sickert type style.

[@philipmould7898]

Maybe you’re right. I would have been happy to say it if were obvious. Quite daring for a 40’s (we now know) piece of domestic genre if so.

[@voliabrandaolaveneremachad7849]

To me there’s only one true way to really thank you for these strolls you and your son take us through art, beauty, knowledge, coziness and the sheer happiness of being part of a world that should be the norm and not the exception, and it’s in Portuguese: obrigada! There’s a great explanation for why that is by Antonio Novoa: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHuad2dvgMeima8. By the way, I’m as much a fan of art as of a mystery being solved. I sure hope you solve the one about the painter even if I completely agree that the painting is a beauty in itself. Obrigada! Can’t wait for the next episode!

[@philipmould7898]

You are very kind. And what a stylish word.

[@tessalister1226]

No central heating and coal fire downstairs, bathroom but putting on gas fire made her bedroom the warmest for bathing baby etc.

[@philipmould7898]

Good point!

[@expromanticart6491]

looks like the left over of the impressionists, not bad

[@mariapilarme]

What about George H Reeves (British exh.1881-1911)

[@philipmould7898]

Too early - but looks now that it is by one Leonard Greaves who died in the late 40’s.

[@MissPerriwinkle]

can i visit ur manor?

[@godcandy108]

Time to call Bendor again