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Edith in Black Velvet Hat by Helen Bradley

This rare and elegant original artwork by Helen Bradley captures a young lady in profile, rendered with the artist’s distinctive delicacy and nostalgic charm.

The sitter, adorned in a lace-trimmed dress and wearing a black hat decorated with blue ribbons, gazes serenely into the distance against a softly atmospheric landscape. Bradley’s use of muted tones and careful detail evokes the gentle grace of Edwardian portraiture while retaining her signature warmth and intimacy.

Known for her evocative scenes of early 20th-century life in Northern England, Helen Bradley’s works often reflect fond recollections of a bygone era. Though primarily celebrated for her narrative townscapes, this portrait showcases her sensitivity to character and form, revealing another facet of her artistic talent.

This beautifully framed and well-preserved example of Bradley’s artistry is inscribed to the reverse by the artist and bears her monogram to the front.

Provenance: Clark Art Gallery, Hale, Cheshire