Nude Figures
At the Slade, drawing from the nude was an intense course and Richard won a prize for his work. However, when left to himself, his nudes were often somewhat attenuated and softened.
When he started painting beach scenes, naked figures would often appear among fully clothed groups... the play of shapes and tones varied the surface and often gave liveliness and humour as well as an occasional gravitas.
It is the presence of nudes, overt and hidden, that often adds the element of strangeness to the paintings in the set we call 'Strange Pictures'.
The Burning Bush (1984)
oil on board - 80h x 121.5w (cm)
The Argument (1983)
oil on board - 30.5h x 26w (cm)
The Bath Towel (1983)
oil on board - 29h x 20.5w (cm)
Two Figures in a Shower (1982)
oil on board - 40.5h x 12w (cm)
The Bathroom (1982)
oil on board - 40h x 61w (cm)
Farewell (1982)
oil on panel - 15h x 22.5w (cm)
The Mirror (1982)
oil on board - 17h x 10w (cm)
The Sand Pit (1981)
oil on board - 41h x 61w (cm)
Beach Huts and Bathers (1981)
oil on board - 40h x 91w (cm)
Bank Holiday (1981)
oil on canvas laid on board - 24.1h x 48.3w (cm)
Penelope (1980)
oil on board - 22.5h x 30.5w (cm)
Mother and Daughter (1979)
oil on board - 14h x 30w (cm)
The Sunshade (1979)
oil on board - 12.5h x 20w (cm)
Figures on a Beach (1979)
oil on board - 56h x 81.5w (cm)
Sebastian (1977)
oil on canvas board - 20.2h x 51.5w (cm)
Scottish Light House (1976)
oil on board - 9.5h x 22w (cm)
Stony Beach (1976)
oil on board - 80h x 109w (cm)
Nocturne (1975)
oil on board - 30.5h x 30.5w (cm)
Figures on a Beach - The Rainbow (1975)
pencil on paper laid to board - 20h x 28w (cm)
Sketch_08-002 figure study (1970s)
pencil on paper