Unsentimental Journey is a book written and illustrated by Nora Lucy Mowbray Cundell (1889-1948) who inherited her artistic genes from a respected line of British artists. Born in London, of all places she was drawn to the American Southwest, Arizona and Colorado specifically. Intrigued with the American Indian, she painted their portraits as well as florals and landscapes in oil and watercolor, the much beloved landscape of Vermillion Cliffs and Marble Canyon became her favorites. In her book, published in 1940, she recorded her travels throughout America, from coast to coast, with occasional stops to go hunting on horseback or visit a rodeo!
Me? I can't go too far without my trusty blow dryer!!
Subsequently, her work earned her exhibition rights at the London Redfern Gallery in 1925, Academie des Beaux-Arts in 1929 and the Royal Academy in 1936. The Paris Salon, New English Art Club, Tate Collection...all these prestigious institutions of art ultimately cemented her rightful place
in art history.
Courage, fortitude, strength, sensitivity...all part of what makes a notable woman...in this case, a notable female painter.
We offer you a historic and charming painting of a landscape which has evolved. With this addition to your collection, you own a dose of the spirit of the west by Nora who saw it as worth preserving through her artistic eyes. Call us immediately to add to your collection!
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Often we recognize markers we love but know little about them. This lovely original watercolor, circa 1940’s, depicts the Place de la Concorde with the Obelisk of Luxor which once marked the entrance to the Luxor Temple. It was a gift to Charles X and France in 1831.
This 3,300 year old specimen arrived in 1833 and was put in place by King Louis-Phillipe in 1836. The pedestal reflects diagrams depicting exactly how it was transported – all 250 tons of it! Missing its original cap believed stolen in the 6th century BC, it was replaced by a gold-leafed “pyramidion” cap designed by the French government in 1998.
With the swift disappearance of valuable monuments these days, it seems more important than ever to value them even when preserved in artwork.
Only 22 Egyptian obelisks remain in the world…this one can be yours! Now, that’s romantic!
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We never argue...about how to hang paintings that is!
In a move, the first thing couples usually differ about is how to hang their art...how high or low, left or right, which wall or space...ugh!
Hanging art is tricky. When it's done well, you don't even notice (that's a good thing!). When it's done poorly, something feels off...the room can seem shorter, not balanced or disheveled. This is definitely not a DIY task. It requires preparation, the right materials, thought, and confidence.
In 36 years, I only once received that dreaded call that my client's painting fell off the wall...but that was thanks to her curious cat.
Installations are an everyday part of what we do at Galerie Gabrie. We consider it a courtesy of the gallery knowing that no transaction is final until that painting is hung. Don't risk access to those hard to reach places, if you've moved, live in your space for a while before deciding where to hang and always be open to a fresh pair of eyes that see your space objectively.
Before you argue, fuss or worry, call us to assist you. That's one of the many reasons why we're called experts!
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