Roger Fry

Sitterback to top

• Roger Fry (1866-1934), Critic and painter. Sitter associated with 17 portraits, Artist of 5 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Roger Fry (1866-1934), Critic and painter. Artist of 5 portraits, Sitter associated with 17 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This self-portrait was one of a number in which Fry presents himself gazing out through spectacles at the viewer. Painted in the last four years of Fry's life, it uses a subdued palette and a restrained naturalism. Having earlier been a leading champion of Matisse and Picasso, this puzzled some observers. Significantly, however, Kenneth Clark identified a 'naïve earnestness' in such works.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 233
• Spalding, Frances, Insights: The Bloomsbury Group, 2005, p. 52

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• The Burlington Magazine Centenary (From 26 March 2003)

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Eyeglasses and spectacles
• Self-portraits