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Helen Bradley
Evening by the Lake Watercolor, Signed and Framed, Late 20th Century

1968

$10,901.96
£7,900VAT Included
€9,379.74
CA$15,036.64
A$15,124.67
CHF 8,812.72
MX$184,272
NOK 101,352.11
SEK 103,966.94
DKK 70,107.29

About the Item

Helen Bradley, British (1900 – 1979) Evening by the Lake Medium: Watercolour on paper Framed size: 24 x 30 inches Unframed size: 16 x 23.5 inches Signature: Signed with Fly monogram and dated 1968 (Lower Right) Provenance: Direct from Artist Private collection, UK Helen Layfield Bradley MBE (1900–1979) was one of Britain’s most beloved twentieth-century painters, renowned for her nostalgic depictions of Edwardian and early twentieth-century life in Lancashire. Born in Lees, near Oldham, Bradley became celebrated for her distinctive narrative paintings that captured the charm, humour, and atmosphere of a vanished England. Although she attended Oldham School of Art for a short period, Bradley did not begin painting seriously until later in life. Encouraged by the artist L. S. Lowry, she developed a highly personal and recognisable style, inspired by vivid childhood memories and family stories. Her works often feature bustling parks, promenades, street scenes, and family outings, populated by recurring figures including the well-known “Miss Carter, who wore pink.” Bradley’s paintings are admired for their storytelling quality, rich detail, and naïve yet sophisticated approach to composition. During the 1960s and 1970s her work gained international acclaim, particularly in Britain and the United States, where collectors were drawn to the warmth and nostalgia of her vision. In addition to her paintings, Bradley published a series of illustrated memoirs, including And Miss Carter Wore Pink, further cementing her reputation as both an artist and storyteller. Today, Helen Bradley’s work remains highly collectable and continues to enchant audiences worldwide with its timeless portrayal of memory, community, and everyday life.
  • Creator:
    Helen Bradley (1900 - 1979, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1968
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Stratford-Upon-Avon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1715 Bradley1stDibs: LU2971218191532

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