Portrait of Evelyn Ashenden
Oil portrait by Edward James Ashenden, depicting Evelyn Ashenden, 1936.
The oil painting depicts a woman from the shoulders up, with her medium length brown hair lose and wavy. She wears a yellow garment with a wide collar or lapel. The background features muted shades of brown and black, contrasting with the brighter yellow clothing. There is a signature at the bottom right reads “E.J.ASHENDEN"
Oil on canvas
Artist Biography
Edward James Ashenden (1896–1952) Born at Wandsworth Common in London, Ashenden was a versatile British artist known for his work in watercolour, design, model-making, and decorative arts. He studied at Putney School of Art before and after World War I, and his creative talents were applied in diverse settings—from museum displays at the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum to international exhibitions like the Century of Progress in Chicago. During World War II, he served as a camouflage officer with the Air Ministry. Ashenden exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Royal Institute, and across the UK
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