Laura Knight by Barbara C Morden

Laura Knight by Barbara C Morden

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Now in paperback this revised and updated highly readable illustrated biography of the painter Dame Laura Knight (1877-1970) who was one of the leading British painters of the twentieth century. The book explores her relationships, professional challenges and achievements during her lifetime.

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Laura Knight by Barbara C Morden

Laura Knight (1877-1970) was one of the most distinguished women artist of the early 20th century with an international reputation. This highly readable and objective biography covers her early years in Nottingham, her relationship with her husband Harold, life in the artists colonies of Staithes on the North Yorkshire coast, her immersion in the world of ballet, the circus and theatre and her travels in Europe and America. It also examines her role as Official War Artist during World War II and recorder of the Nuremberg Trials in 1945-46. This revised and updated book offers so much more than just an account of an artist's work, it allows the reader to experience the vibrant personality of the artist as well as the darker shades of her personality. It gives this portrait of an artist depth and perspective.
'Barbara Morden has come up with a gemit stands out and stays on the mind more than any photo or painting. This biography is a book that I recommend to all collectors and lovers of Laura Knight and her works.' R. John Croft, great nephew of Laura Knight
Born and educated in Newcastle upon Tyne Dr Barbara C. Morden is an author, cultural historian and freelance lecturer and delivers papers on literature and art for the electronic age in both the UK and USA.
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ISBN 13 9780857160508
ISBN 10 0857160508
Title Laura Knight
Author Barbara C Morden
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher McNidder & Grace
Year published 2021-04-12
Number of pages 264
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.