The Past Beneath

The Past Beneath

Original Oil on canvas — Sold

Layers of wallpaper reveal a glimpse of Rupert Bear, long hidden beneath the surface of a quiet domestic wall. This painting is part of Rebecca Ritchie’s Past & Still series, where everyday or childhood fragments are reimagined through still life to evoke memory, nostalgia, and reflection.

The Past Beneath was selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2025, curated by Sikelela Owen, and sold before the exhibition opened to the public. Its inclusion in the RA marks a significant moment in the artist’s career and affirms her growing recognition within the national art world.

• Medium: Oil on panel

• Dimensions: 40 x 50xm

• Framed in a hand-finished black frame

• Signed by the artist

This work is held in a private collection.