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Zusatztext The thematic sections consist of superb reproductions of the paintings in the exhibition, including some full-size detail views bled out to the edges of the page Informationen zum Autor James Russell is an art historian and curator with a passion for twentieth-century British art and design. He is the author of the bestselling Ravilious (PWP, 2015) and Edward Bawden (PWP, 2018) which both accompanied blockbuster exhibitions at Dulwich Picture Gallery. Other notable exhibitions include Soutine: Kossoff (Hastings Contemporary, 2023), Peggy Angus: Designer, Teacher, Painter (Towner, 2014) and In Relation: Nine Couples who Transformed Modern British Art (Royal West of England Academy, 2018), which showcased works by Tirzah Garwood and Eric Ravilious. James studied History at Pembroke College, Cambridge. Klappentext This beautifully illustrated book is the first full-length critical study to focus on the watercolours of multitalented British artist and designer Eric Ravilious (1903-1942). Adopting the wide-ranging approach familiar to readers of his previous books on the artist, author James Russell explores the evolution of a remarkable talent. An introductory section offers an intimate portrait of Ravilious, an artist for whom personal relationships, particularly with women, were paramount. It goes on to describe the extraordinary achievements of an all-too-brief career, drawing on new research to seek out artistic influences and examine Ravilious's relationships with fellow-artists, as well as the development of his mark making.There follows the most comprehensive display of Ravilious watercolours yet assembled. Some have never been published, while others are familiar and well loved. Many are explored in short accompanying essays, some with full-bleed images that show details of paintings at full size. These texts are designed to entertain and enlighten, looking at composition, technique, influence and inspiration, or discussing the significance of particular subjects and the people behind the scenes. This is the definitive guide to the luminous, evocative and timeless watercolours of Eric Ravilious, an artist now regarded as one of the finest of the twentieth century. Vorwort This beautifully illustrated book is the first full-length critical study to focus on the watercolours of multitalented British artist and designer Eric Ravilious (1903-1942). Adopting the wide-ranging approach familiar to readers of his previous books on the artist, author James Russell explores the evolution of a remarkable talent. Zusammenfassung Definitive guide to Ravilious' watercolours. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword Preface Ravilious: A Portrait Relics & Curiosities Figures & Forms Interiors Place & Season Changing Perspectives Darkness & Light Exhibitions Timeline Notes Select Bibliography Acknowledgements Image Credits Index ...
