Leonard Victor Mitchell
GROUP SCENES & PORTRAITS
Leonard considered himself first and foremost a portrait artist and was sought-after in Wellington of the 1950s. His mastery of the human figure can be seen at scale in his striking Lower Hutt War Memorial Library murals, still proudly displayed today.
While many of Leonard’s major portraits can be viewed on the Portrait Artist page, the below paintings are some of Leonard’s group scenes and other portrait works currently held by the Mitchell family or on display in public spaces.
Group Scenes
The Raising of Lazarus, oil on canvas, unsigned c1942, 125cm x 199cm.
Human Endeavour, oil on canvas, Leonard Victor Mitchell 1956, 250cm x 850cm (composed of five canvases each approximately 167cm x 250cm). On display, Lower Hutt War Memorial Library.
Their Sacrifice, oil on canvas, Leonard Victor Mitchell 1956, 600cm x 420cm. On display, Lower Hutt War Memorial Library.
Preserved Freedom, oil on canvas, Leonard Victor Mitchell 1956, 600cm x 420cm. On display, Lower Hutt War Memorial Library.
French Circus with Clowns, Elephant & Dwarves, oil on canvas on board, unsigned, 61cm x 76cm.
White Horse and Circus Family, oil on canvas, signed Leonard Victor Mitchell 1969, 87cm x 117cm.
Gypsy Caravan, oil on board, unsigned, 49cm x 59cm.
Portraits
Vivien Dixon with Violin (NZ Symphony Orchestra), oil on canvas on board, signed Leonard Mitchell 1956, 57cm x 49cm.
Ayline Gallagher, oil on canvas, signed Leonard Mitchell 1958, 85cm x 63cm.
Peter Valli, oil on board, signed Leonard Mitchell 1958, 56cm x 49cm.
Maori Woman in Straw Hat, oil on canvas, signed Mitchell 1949, 61cm x 50cm. SOLD 2018 for $4,500.
Patricia with Red Roses, oil on canvas on board, signed Leonard V Mitchell 1959, 60cm x 50cm.
Young Gypsy Woman Holland, oil on board, signed Leonard Victor Mitchell 1960, 60cm x 50cm.
Elizabeth Ramsden, oil on board, signed Leonard Victor Mitchell 1961, 60cm x 40cm.
Patricia Nickalls in Blue Beret, oil on canvas on board, signed Mitchell 'Oct 1954, 70cm x 55cm.
Mr Buwalda of Blericum, Holland, oil on board, signed Leonard Victor Mitchell 1960, 61cm x 50cm.
The Young Mother, oil on board, signed Leonard Mitchell 1959, 61cm x 51cm.
Please note that, while all efforts are made to represent artworks faithfully, nothing compares to seeing an artwork in the flesh.
Please contact us if you are interested in an artwork and we would be more than happy to provide further images or a viewing if you are in the Wellington region.