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W. Heath Robinson is best known for his hilarious drawings of zany
contraptions, though his work ranged across a wide variety of
topics covering many aspects of British life in the decades
following the First World War. Starting out as a watercolour
artist, he quickly turned to the more lucrative field of book
illustration and developed his forte in satirical drawings and
cartoons. He was regularly commissioned by the editors of Tatler
and The Sketch and in great demand from advertising companies.
Collections of his drawings were subsequently published in many
different editions and became so successful as to transform Heath
Robinson into a household name, celebrated for his eccentric brand
of British humour. Presenting such innovations as the 'Zip-Opening
Bonnet', the 'Duo-car for the Incompatible' and the handy 'New Rear
Wheel Gear for Turning the Car in One Movement', this volume of
Heath Robinson illustrations with commentary by K.R.G. Browne will
appeal to 'everybody who is ever likely to drive, be driven in, or
get run over by a mechanically propelled vehicle'.
'The day after my 35th birthday, I had a near death experience,
caused by a sudden brain haemorrhage. Ironically, this brush with
death became the conduit for the most powerful healing in my life.
I connected to an eternal light which, I came to realise, is
available to us all should we choose it. My wish for you in reading
this book is to feel this loving light, peace and joy in your life
now. The question is: how brightly do you wish to shine?' Roisin
Fitzpatrick In this ground-breaking book, Roisin Fitzpatrick takes
the reader on the remarkable journey of her near death experience,
and shares how we can all integrate the light and love of the
afterlife into our daily existence. In doing so, she lends fresh
insight into our ancient Irish myths and stone monuments,
connecting our past, present and future to this powerful eternal
light. Taking Heaven Lightly is a book to be cherished by all those
who wish to embrace and enjoy a meaningful life. 'A brilliant book
with an unforgettable message' Dr Chrisine Ranck, co-author of the
bestselling Ignite the Genius Within
Sue Clyne is emerging as the UK's leading fantasy artist. She grew
up in the Norfolk countryside of rolling hills and woodlands. Her
school books were littered with doodles and sketches in margins and
on pages. She remains an intuitive artist. She has taken her lead
from a varied selection of great artists including Josephine Wall,
the late Susan Seddon Boulet and Salavador Dali.
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"Martin Bailey has written some of the most interesting books on
Vincent's life in France, where he produced his greatest work" -
Johan van Gogh, grandson of Theo, the artist's brother Studio of
the South tells the story of Van Gogh's stay in Arles, when his
powers were at their height. For Van Gogh, the south of France was
an exciting new land, bursting with life. He walked into the hills
inspired by the landscapes, and painted harvest scenes in the heat
of summer. He visited a fishing village where he saw the
Mediterranean for the first time, energetically capturing it in
paint. He painted portraits of friends and locals, and flower still
life paintings, culminating in the now iconic Sunflowers. He rented
the Yellow House, and gradually did it up, calling it 'an artist's
house', inviting Paul Gauguin to join him there. This encounter was
to have a profound impact on both of the artists. They painted side
by side, their collaboration coming to a dramatic end a few months
later. The difficulties Van Gogh faced led to his eventual decision
to retreat to the asylum at Saint-Remy. Based on extensive original
research, the book reveals discoveries that throw new light on the
legendary artist and give a definitive account of his fifteen
months in Provence, including his time at the Yellow House, his
collaboration with Gauguin and its tragic and shocking ending.
Jonathan Richardson (1667-1745) was one of 18th-century England's
most significant cultural figures. A leading portrait painter and
influential art theorist, he also amassed one of the period's
greatest collections of drawings. But there was another, highly
unusual dimension to his pursuits. In 1728, at the age of 61 and
shortly before his retirement from professional life, Richardson
began to create a remarkable series of self-portrait drawings. Not
intended for public display, these works were unguarded
explorations of his own character. In one of the most astonishing
projects of self-examination ever undertaken by an artist, for over
a decade Richardson repeatedly drew his own face. His self-portrait
drawings are usually dated precisely, and they document, from month
to month, his changing state of mind as much as his appearance.
Many were drawn in chalks on large sheets of blue paper, from his
reflection in the mirror. Some of these are bold and
psychologically penetrating, while others, in which he regards his
ageing features with gentle but unflinching scrutiny, are deeply
touching. A further group of self-portraits is drawn with graphite
on small sheets of fine vellum, and in these Richardson often
presents himself in inventive and humorous ways, such as in
profile, all'antica, as though on the face of a coin or medal; or
crowned with bays, like a celebrated poet. Sometimes, too, he
copies his image from oil paintings made decades earlier, in order
to recall his appearance as a younger man. In this extraordinary
series of self-portraits, Richardson offers a candid insight into
his mind and personality. Together, these drawings create nothing
less than a unique and compelling visual autobiography. This
publication - which accompanies the first ever exhibition devoted
to Richardson's self-portrait drawings, held in the new Gilbert and
Ildiko Butler Drawings Gallery at the Courtauld - tells the story
of these remarkable works Jonathan Richardson (1667-1745) was one
of 18th-century England's most significant cultural figures. A
leading portrait painter and influential art theorist, he also
amassed one of the period's greatest collections of drawings. But
there was another, highly unusual dimension to his pursuits. In
1728, at the age of 61 and shortly before his retirement from
professional life, Richardson began to create a remarkable series
of self-portrait drawings. Not intended for public display, these
works were unguarded explorations of his own character. In one of
the most astonishing projects of self-examination ever undertaken
by an artist, for over a decade Richardson repeatedly drew his own
face. His self-portrait drawings are usually dated precisely, and
they document, from month to month, his changing state of mind as
much as his appearance. Many were drawn in chalks on large sheets
of blue paper, from his reflection in the mirror. Some of these are
bold and psychologically penetrating, while others, in which he
regards his ageing features with gentle but unflinching scrutiny,
are deeply touching. A further group of self-portraits is drawn
with graphite on small sheets of fine vellum, and in these
Richardson often presents himself in inventive and humorous ways,
such as in profile, all'antica, as though on the face of a coin or
medal; or crowned with bays, like a celebrated poet. Sometimes,
too, he copies his image from oil paintings made decades earlier,
in order to recall his appearance as a younger man. In this
extraordinary series of self-portraits, Richardson offers a candid
insight into his mind and personality. Together, these drawings
create nothing less than a unique and compelling visual
autobiography. This publication - which accompanies the first ever
exhibition devoted to Richardson's self-portrait drawings, held in
the new Gilbert and Ildiko Butler Drawings Gallery at the Courtauld
- tells the story of these remarkable works and puts them into the
context of his other activities at this period of his life - in
particular the self-searching poems he wrote during the same years
and often on the same days as he made the drawings. An introductory
essay is followed by focused discussions of each work in the
exhibition. This part of the book explores the materials and
techniques Richardson used, whether working in chalks on a large
scale or creating exquisitely refined drawings on vellum. It will
also reveal how Richardson modeled some of his portraits on old
master prints and drawings, including works in his own collection
by Rembrandt and Bernini. The publication brings together the
Courtauld Gallery's fine collection of Richardson's drawings with
key works in the British Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and
the Fitzwilliam Museum.
The paintings are grouped under various headings to take the reader
through specific visual experiences beginning with some of the
artist's tools, colour palettes and showing the development of
texture. Seascapes and shorelines are the first stop, going through
to the moors,hills and beyond.
An illustrated biography, this book is the life story of Rachel
Cassels Brown, children's illustrator and etcher.
The first comprehensive research guide and bibliography to the
large literature surrounding the life and work of one of the 20th
century's greatest artists, this volume includes information on
more than 1,100 books and articles as well as a chronology,
biographical sketch, and list of exhibitions. The secondary
bibliography is arranged by topic and includes citations on the
artist's life and career, his relationships with contemporary
artists (notably Picasso), his influence on subsequent artists, his
work in diverse artistic media as well as his oeuvre in general,
iconography, and more. While concentrating on printed materials,
this guide also includes selected manuscripts and audio-visual
materials. Following a biographical sketch and chronology, the
primary bibliography lists articles, essays, letters, interviews,
manuscripts, and sketchbooks of Braque. The main part of the
secondary bibliography lists monographs, catalogues, dissertations,
theses, periodical articles, films, and selected newspaper
articles. Substantial book reviews and exhibition reviews are also
cited. Arranged by topic, this bibliography includes citations on
Braque's career and development as an artist, his relationships
with contemporary artists, a section on Braque/Picasso, his
influence on other artists, his work in various media including
paintings, drawings, prints, illustrated books, papiers decoupes,
sculpture, jewelry, theatre designs, and other commissions. Georges
Braque first came to world attention as Picasso's friend during the
formative years of Cubism. Long overshadowed by his more famous
contemporary, in the quarter-century after his death Braque is
beginning to be evaluated accurately. Major retrospective
exhibitions over the past decade, accompanied by a considerable
body of new criticism and scholarship, have brought Braque into the
spotlight.
William Morris's many-sided career placed him at the centre of an
age and culture he both condemned and shaped. Hailed nowadays as a
pioneer of modern design, he was best known to his contemporaries
as a poet. A man of immense energy, charm and imagination, Morris
learned to turn private grief to public purpose. Having failed as
an architect and a painter, he succeeded as a weaver, dyer,
calligrapher, printer, businessman, journalist and novelist.
Morris's dedication to making beauty an essential feature of daily
life effected a revolution in public taste. A founding father of
English socialism, William Morris has also belatedly been
recognised as a far-sighted campaigner for conservation and
environmental awareness. As Morris's first biographer asserted, he
aimed at nothing less than the re-integration of human life itself.
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