▶ NEW IN THE STOCKROOM: JAMES GUPPY 'RED POPPY'

The 2005 painting 'Red Poppy' by James Guppy has never been publicly exhibited. Upon completion, the work entered into a private collection and is only being released for sale now, a full six years later. The 91.5cm square canvas is hung on the diagonal making it a 128.5cm square painting. The diagonal canvas was a personal challenge for Guppy as it is difficult to resolve a composition in that shape. Guppy began creating the diagonal works in the early 90's and the diamond shape was first incorporated into his peeping box series.

James Guppy, 'Red Poppy' 2005, acrylic on linen, 128.5 x 128.5cm