Episode 7 | Still-life of Dahlias, Chrysanthemums and Begonias | Charleston: The Bloomsbury Muse

In the penultimate episode of our exhibition film series ‘Charleston: The Bloomsbury Muse’, Philip discusses an early masterpiece by Vanessa Bell - a still life of dahlias, chrysanthemums and begonias by Vanessa Bell.
Painted in 1912, this radical work perfectly represents the moment “human character changed” as Virginia Woolf expressed the arrival of modernism in London with the exhibition ‘Manet and the Post Impressionists’ (1910). It was orchestrated by the critic, artist and painter Roger Fry who was also for a period Bell’s lover. The exhibition included ground-breaking continental artists including Gaugin, Manet and Cezanne and encouraged Vanessa’s bold use of colour, shape and form thereafter
This work is currently on display in our current exhibition ‘Charleston: The Bloomsbury Muse’ until 10th November.

[@dawnmillett4875]

Thank you for celebrating so many female artists who would otherwise be left in the shadows.

[@Terri_MacKay]

There isn't much that's still about this still-life. The painting is so beautiful and vibrant and alive...I feel energized just looking at it.

[@lyndao7356]

Thank you, Philip! You’ve introduced us to another wonder.

[@tempest957]

Superb Philip! So very interesting and presented by a true professional! Thank you!

[@dolores2716]

Thank you once again for introducing me to a wonderful artist I did not know.

[@rogerheeleybarnes309]

Irresistable yet again Philip, your understated creative passion for your subject a perfect combination of head and heart... thanks so much x x

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

You are BRILLIANT..Thank you ever sooo much

[@johnmartinec1007]

What a wonderful episode. I feel like a better person for following you.

[@clairebradbury11]

Thank you Philip, so interesting

[@timsmith8189]

Amazing coincidence you post that and I'm lifting Dahlias at the same time. Did the Crysanths Saturday. Amazing plants , haven't gone out of fashion since that painting 😁

[@LarWolkan]

Thanks Philip! I love learning about and seeing this series... what a terrible loss but glad at least the photo is left of some of the works!!

[@1Thedairy]

Particularly loving her floral art. Thank you for this wonderful insight into their world.

[@izvestia03]

Thank you for this whole series - have enjoyed it so much. Also a a side note, I keep thinking I have seen every Bloomsbury related photo in existence and then you reveal a new one ( the photo taken upstairs at Charleston of this painting and others.) Thank you again !

[@dianeirwin3999]

Wonderful series. Thank you for sharing these beautiful paintings and your knowledge.

[@emilywong4601]

I love flower still lifes!!!!

[@kathryn1050]

That was wonderful ~ thank you X

[@sheilacasper2030]

Lovely

[@sylviamatthee8172]

Thank you!!!

[@chazzyb8660]

Great news about Benton End, well done.

[@dorotheafinan2419]

Many thanks for your presentation of this lovely exhibition. Are there any works by Dora Carrington there?

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