March is Women's History Month and International Women's Day will be celebrated in just two days.
This year, Les Amis is celebrating Women's History Month by spotlighting Beauford's paintings of various women.
Beauford's mother, Delia, was by far the most important woman in Beauford's life. I featured her in two Les Amis blog posts:
Delia Delaney - Beauford's Beloved Mother
Happy Birthday, Delia Delaney!
and have published images of Beauford's portraits of her many times.
My favorite is the 1933 pastel that is held by the Knoxville Museum of Art.
Portrait of Delia Delaney
(1933) Pastel on paper
Knoxville Museum of Art
© Estate of Beauford Delaney
by permission of Derek L. Spratley, Esquire,
Court Appointed Administrator
In Paris, several women supported Beauford with their friendship and financial resources.
Solange du Closel was a staunch patron and supporter, going so far as to provide Beauford with his living space / studio from 1962 to 1975.
Mme du Closel No. 4
(1972) Pastel on paper
G. R. N'Namdi Gallery
© Estate of Beauford Delaney
by permission of Derek L. Spratley, Esquire,
Court Appointed Administrator
Darthea Speyer became a primary conduit for the sale of Beauford's work after the two met in 1956.
Darthea
(1965) Oil on canvas
© Estate of Beauford Delaney
by permission of Derek L. Spratley, Esquire,
Court Appointed Administrator
Image courtesy of Galerie Darthea Speyer
Geneviève Brouard was a friend and patron who frequently invited Beauford to her home to dine.
Portrait of Geneviève Brouard
(1964) Oil on canvas
© Estate of Beauford Delaney
by permission of Derek L. Spratley, Esquire,
Court Appointed Administrator
Image by Discover Paris!
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