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The Story Behind the Painting
Definition of Verso:
Stemming from early Latin roots, the term verso means reverse. In an art context, it refers to the reverse side or back of a picture.
The verso demands a different form of contemplation, as it is that which is not always immediately obvious.
Fred Yates ‘Pen and Ink’ Drawing - an unusual commission
Like struggling actors, artists need to keep an income coming in during the early years of a painting career. This can involve unusual commission requests, and for art collectors this can lead to a rare item.
In the early 1970’s Fred Yates found himself back with the Rastall household staying a few days around the Wye Valley with my grandmother. My father was running the family business in Tintern, and asked for Fred’s help with an unusual commission.