Eric Ravilious Scrapbooks
$124.48
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
14 August 2018
Summary
To the interested observer the collected volumes of artist-designer Eric Ravilious’s preparatory works and materials provide a veritable mine of information about his work and working methods, particularly regarding the masterful development of his signature pure pattern. Ravilious’s scrapbooks represent a conscious accumulation of reference material, revealing his interest in subjects as diverse as tennis, cricket, fireworks and aeronautics, alongside a multitude of sketches, tracings and…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848222595 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1848222599 |
| Author: | Peyton Skipwith, Brian Webb |
| Publisher: | Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 14 August 2018 |
| Weight: | 1.49kg |
| Dimensions: | 300mm x 240mm |
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Critics Review
“Peyton Skipwith thought he had seen the complete works of Eric Ravilious–until he found two lost scrapbooks made for his lovers.” –feature, The Oldie
“Peyton Skipwith thought he had seen the complete works of Eric Ravilious–until he found two lost scrapbooks made for his lovers.” –feature, The OldieFeature and review by Andrew Lambirth –Country Life“This book provides many delights as well as insights into the creative mind generally, along with that of its nominated subject.” –Henry Malt, Art Book ReviewFeatured in Christmas round-up of 2018 books –Interview, Michael Prodger, The Times
About The Author
Peyton Skipwith
Peyton Skipwith is an independent fine art consultant and Brian Webb is a designer and lecturer. Together, they are the authors of Edward Bawden’s London (2011), Edward Bawden Scrapbooks (Lund Humphries, 2016) and numerous other publications on British design, including books featuring the work of Paul and John Nash, David Gentleman, Peter Blake and the Curwen Press.
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