Linda Carmen (1910-1991) ▴ Linda Carmen (1910-1991) A heavily made-up woman with flowers; 'The Nightmare' two, pencil and crayon on paper, and charcoal on paper. 31 x 45cm, in a glazed frame and 88 x 63cm, unframed (2) The former depicts a woman in pale, clown-like make-up holding a single white flower, staring creepily into the distance. The latter is inscribed 'By J Futili after', a likely reference to the John Henry Fuseli painting, 'The Nightmare' (1781). Condition Report: The Nightmare has creases and a loss to the lower corner, not affecting the image - see photographs for details. The made up woman with flowers in glazed frame and in good condition.

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