Edward Le Bas

Edward Le Bas (1904-1966) The Tea Table (1947-8) Tate Gallery, London

Le Bas’ private income enabled him to travel widely and to indulge his passion for collecting modern French and English painting. Like Rothenstein, Le Bas bought wisely from young or underrated artists and assembled an outstanding private collection. Carlisle was fortunate therefore to have such an experienced collector as Advisor. Like Rothenstein, Le Bas’ taste was conservative rather than modern, which is reflected in the eleven works he purchased for the collection.