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This is The Angler (c.1912) by William Orpen. Tate Britain has it, allegedly, but along with almost all the Sargents I went to see there on Sunday, it's frustratingly 'not on display'. I wish I had the keys to the cupboard they keep them in.

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Lucky you to have been able to see the ones on display!

Posted by: Kathleen | 14 November 2017 at 04:54 PM

You are right, Kathleen, and we also saw friends at the gallery, which more than made up for the lack of favourite paintings!

Posted by: Cornflower | 14 November 2017 at 04:59 PM

Would they allow you to view it by special request on a prearranged visit? I have the feeling the British museum will allow this sometimes...don't know about the Tate?

Love this picture, that is one determined Fisher woman! with an excellent hat ...I shall have to read something with a fishing theme now...perhaps John Buchan's John MacNab or Macdonald Hastings Cork in Water.

Posted by: Val | 14 November 2017 at 05:52 PM

I like this woman's clothing, especially the hat and the scarf. The blue hat is perfect for her.

Sorry to hear that you were disappointed in the lack of paintings.

Posted by: Toffeeapple | 14 November 2017 at 06:30 PM

Yes, isn't it a striking picture?
We did see three Sargents and a great many Turners so can't really complain.

Posted by: Cornflower | 14 November 2017 at 06:55 PM

That's a hat I would wear. And the scarf. And the coat.
I've been spotting Sargents all over the place. Shame they weren't all in one place.

Posted by: Lucille | 14 November 2017 at 06:57 PM

I had a similar experience in Aix this September. The Cezannes we wanted to see at the museum were in London!

Posted by: fifiquilter | 14 November 2017 at 06:57 PM

I'm not sure I'd have the wings from Mercury's sandals on a hat of mine, but they look great on Mrs. Hone.

Posted by: Cornflower | 14 November 2017 at 07:08 PM

No!

Posted by: Cornflower | 14 November 2017 at 07:08 PM

If you ask in advance, they'll usually let you into the store to see them.

Posted by: Mary | 14 November 2017 at 07:15 PM

I didn't know that! Thank you, Mary.

Posted by: Cornflower | 14 November 2017 at 07:20 PM

Titles duly noted, Val.
In return I'll offer the excellent History of the Rain by Niall Williams: http://www.cornflowerbooks.co.uk/2014/04/history-of-the-rain.html

Posted by: Cornflower | 15 November 2017 at 09:21 AM

What a lovely thing to say! Sorry the Sargents had mysteriously vanished :-(

Posted by: Dark Puss | 16 November 2017 at 08:53 PM

I wonder how they decide what to hang and what to put in the cupboard.

Posted by: Cornflower | 16 November 2017 at 10:14 PM

They suggest you email them: TateStore.Viewings@tate.org.uk

Posted by: Dark Puss | 18 November 2017 at 02:26 PM

If you want to see the Sargent drawings some of these are available by prior appointment in the Print & Drawing Room ( studyroom@tate.org.uk )

Posted by: Dark Puss | 18 November 2017 at 02:30 PM

Very helpful, thank you, DP.

Posted by: Cornflower | 18 November 2017 at 04:06 PM

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