This monograph intends to rectify the neglect of a visionary twentieth century British artist in the tradition of William Blake and Samuel Palmer. A friend and pupil of Edward Bawden, both student and teacher at Goldsmiths and a successful book illustrator, Swanwick's unique, spiritual and sometimes eccentric work and life are vividly and sensitively examined by Paddy Rossmore, a close friend and collector of the artist. A chronology and catalogue record documentary detail, while other voices, including Swanwick's own, help to bring her alive.
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This monograph intends to rectify the neglect of a visionary twentieth century British artist in the tradition of William Blake and Samuel Palmer. A friend and pupil of Edward Bawden, both student and teacher at Goldsmiths and a successful book illustrator, Swanwick's unique, spiritual and sometimes eccentric work and life are vividly and sensitively examined by Paddy Rossmore, a close friend and collector of the artist. A chronology and catalogue record documentary detail, while other voices, including Swanwick's own, help to bring her alive.
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Seller: The Private Library, London, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Betty Swanwick: Artist and Visionary (2008) explores the diverse artistic career of British painter and illustrator Betty Swanwick, highlighting her transition from commercial art to fine art. The volume emphasizes her significant role as an official war artist during World War II, showcasing a range of her wartime illustrations and paintings. From the library of John Russell Taylor. Seller Inventory # PL-3703-100.0
Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. Original publishers red cloth, lettered silver on spine and on front cover. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. ISBN: 190573803X Pages: 168 Fine in fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # C95508
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Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 168 pages. 12.05x10.24x1.18 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk190573803X
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Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. ISBN: 190573803X Pages: 175 ISBN 9781905738038 "Biography and analysis of work as well as a catalogue raisonn; plates of hitherto unpublished artwork; appendices of contemporary reviews, and articles by Betty Swanwick, Stephen Gardiner, Carel Wright. This monograph intends to rectify the neglect of a visionary twentieth century British artist in the tradition of William Blake and Samuel Palmer. A friend and pupil of Edward Bawden, both student and teacher at Goldsmiths and a successful book illustrator, Swanwick's unique, spiritual and sometimes eccentric work and life are vividly and sensitively examined by Paddy Rossmore, a close friend and collector of the artist. A chronology and catalogue record documentary detail, while other voices, including Swanwick's own, help to bring her alive." Fine in fine dust wrapper. Seller Inventory # A77777
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Seller: BWS BKS, Ferndale, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Biography and analysis of work as well as a catalogue raisonn, Seller Inventory # C92054