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Very few of these are done from life. The exceptions are those of his mother and Mavis. He was fascinated by the face and its expressions. These pictures occur sporadically throughout his career. Each face (imaginary or otherwise) shows the sort of experience of life that lies behind it.

Portrait of a Boy

Portrait of a Boy (1930)

oil on board - 31h x 27.5w (cm)

Mrs Green

Mrs Green (1930)

oil on canvas - 37.2h x 42.6w (cm)

The Singer

The Singer (1930)

oil on canvas - 66h x 49.5w (cm)

Boy in Red Cap

Boy in Red Cap (1930)

oil on board - 29.5h x 21w (cm)

Head of a Girl

Head of a Girl (1930)

oil on panel - 22.2h x 17.7w (cm)

The Clown

The Clown (1930)

oil on panel - 32h x 25.5w (cm)

Girl by the Window

Girl by the Window (1930)

oil on canvas - 40.6h x 31w (cm)

"Sunday Best" Betty and Paul

"Sunday Best" Betty and Paul (1929)

pencil on paper - 35h x 25w (cm)

Lady with a Bird

Lady with a Bird (1929)

pencil on paper - 121.5h x 49.5w (cm)

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The Girl with Closed Eyes (1929)

pencil on paper - 30.5h x 22.9w (cm)

Portrait of a Gentleman

Portrait of a Gentleman (1929)

oil on canvas - 25.4h x 17.8w (cm)

Seated Woman

Seated Woman (1929)

pencil on paper - 37h x 26w (cm)

Girl with a Baby

Girl with a Baby (1929)

pencil on paper - 31h x 19.6w (cm)

Girl at a Window

Girl at a Window (1929)

pencil on paper - 25.4h x 20.32w (cm)

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