Eileen Gray: The Private Painter

Osborne Samuel gallery is pleased to announce the first UK exhibition of paintings by the Irish designer and architect Eileen Gray (1878 - 1976). A leading pioneer of Modernist design, she is widely regarded as one of the most influential architects and designers of the 20th century. The exhibition will feature over 60 paintings and photographs from the 1920s - 1960 that will be for sale, and will include some of the artist’s personal ephemera and letters.

Eileen Gray: The Private Painter - More Images+ 52

Untitled (1930). Image Courtesy of Osborne Samuel
Bombsite (1930). Image Courtesy of Osborne Samuel

The exhibition coincides with the launch of a new book titled Eileen Gray: The Private Painter, which will provide a comprehensive overview of Eileen Gray’s life. The book has been compiled and written by Andrew Lambirth, and features a personal memoir by Gray’s longstanding friend and biographer Peter Adam, and a foreword by Gordon Samuel. It is co- published by Lund Humphries Publishing, London and Osborne Samuel gallery.

Still Life with Kpan Mask (c.1920s). Image Courtesy of Osborne Samuel
Circular Rug. Image Courtesy of Osborne Samuel

Image gallery

See allShow less

This event was submitted by an ArchDaily user. If you'd like to submit an event, please use our "Submit a Event" form. The views expressed in announcements submitted by ArchDaily users do not necessarily reflect the views of ArchDaily.

Cite: "Eileen Gray: The Private Painter" 29 Jul 2015. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/770895/eileen-gray-the-private-painter> ISSN 0719-8884

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.