Ravilious

Russell, James

£25.00

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) is now firmly one of the most popular artists of his period. This book contains illustrations of many previously unpublished paintings, including a number from private collections, as well as surveying his other artistic activities. The text draws on many letters and other documents, again previously unpublished, and provides a comprehensive account of Ravilious’s career. It also attempts to position Ravilious in relation to English art of his time, and more recent critical and cultural issues.

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Publish Date: 31/03/2015

Description

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.

Additional information

Weight 1036 g
Dimensions 280 × 240 × 20 mm
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Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

xi, 168

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

709.2 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K