Katherine ‘Kay’ Bell Kinsman (1909-1998)
Untitled (“Exuberance”)
Watercolour on artist board
Dimensions (painting): 20” high x 12 ¼” wide
Dimensions (frame): 30 ¾” high x 22 ½” wide
Summary: Vintage original watercolour illustration of a joyous baby, by illustrator Kay (Bell) Kinsman (1909-1998). During the 1930s Kinsman did illustration work for various publications including the Canadian Home Journal and Chatelaine. This is likely original artwork for a published piece, her skill is immediately apparent with the unrestrained blush and blossom of colour and clear “spontaneous vision.”
Description: Depicted is a young child with large expressive features holding a toy stuffed rabbit painted on Reeves & Sons Ltd., Whatman Drawing Board.
Dimensions (painting): 20” high x 12 ¼” wide
Dimensions (frame): ), 30 ¾” high x 22 ½” wide
Weight: 8.8 lbs
Markings: signed lower right, “KAY BELL –“
Notes: “Kay Kinsman’s serene paintings describe the simple things and subtle pleasures that are at the core of everyday life. Her supple and sinuous drawing flows across the page, free of all constraints except that of transforming the subject according to her fancy and imagination. Directly, through line and colour, the artist conveys her mood, her emotions.” (Source: Kay Kinsman: Spontaneous Visions, Nadeau-Saumier)
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition – no damage, no repair. Framed, matted behind glass and ready for display.
