λ Arthur Delaney (British 1927-1987)StrangewaysOil on boardSigned (lower right); further signed, titled, and inscribed (verso)42 x 42cm (16½ x 16½ in.)Provenance:The Selwyn Demmy Collection'STRANGEWAYS' not a popular subject - what it stands for sees to that. However, once I hade face to face with this strange building, I suddenly forgot what it was and was inspired by its unusual silloette [sic.] and powerful shape and form. Not a very colourful subject but in the early morning light I could not ignore its appeal and after all I was looking for old Manchester places and here was a building unique to our city. A suggested title was 'Early Visitors' but I find this far too romantic, I think 'Strangeways' says it all.'