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Mandy, by Celia Paul, 2006

Mandy

Celia Paul

2006

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Mandy is a 2006 by Celia Paul, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Celia Paul
When & what style?
2006
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

The story of this work

Overview

Celia Paul’s 2006 print *Mandy* is a small-scale soft-ground etching created in collaboration with Dorothea Wight at Studio Prints, reflecting the artist’s shift toward softer, more intimate printed effects akin to her pencil drawings. The work belongs to a series of quiet, contemplative portraits, often featuring family and close associates, with Paul’s mother as a frequent subject. Known for her spare and intense compositions, Paul’s prints from this period are characterized by a haunting, otherworldly quality. The piece exemplifies her ongoing exploration of personal relationships through…

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About the artist

Artist

Celia Paul

Celia Paul made intimate black-and-white prints that center on people and places tied to her life.

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