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Fine Art Print : Street scene with trees, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
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Street scene with trees, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Street scene with trees, c1950. Terraced houses in London. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952. The writer, artist, poet, and illustrator Mervyn Peake (1911-1968) was one of her tutors, and her style of drawing was also influenced by other British illustrators such as Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake and Edward Bawden. Markham spent time in the Dolomite Mountains in Italy, and also visited Rome, sketching classical buildings. After graduating from Central, she worked as a graphic designer, producing book illustrations, cartoons for comics, menus and programmes. She gave up her promising career however when she got married in 1957. Middle-class women at that time were expected to devote their energies to bringing up children and running the home, and despite her obvious talent, she lacked the confidence to return to illustration. Her portfolio remained in the family attic for many years, but now her work is published here for the first time
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1950s Camden Fifties Hampstead Markham Shirley Shirley Jane Shirley Jane Markham Shirley Markham Shirley Waite Spring Terraced House Waite Wash
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating street scene by renowned photographer Shirley Markham. Taken in the heart of London during the 1950s, this vintage photograph showcases a quintessential British scene of terraced houses lined with lush, green trees. Markham's exceptional talent for capturing the essence of the era is on full display in this timeless image, making it a must-have addition to any home or office space. Bring history to life with this stunning piece of photographic art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 37.1cm (20" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "Street scene with trees, c1950" transports us back to the bustling terraced houses of London in the mid-20th century. Created by talented artist Shirley Markham, this piece showcases her unique style influenced by renowned British illustrators such as Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden. Markham's artistic journey began at Central School of Art in London where she studied Graphic Design and Illustration from 1950 to 1952. During her time there, she had the privilege of being taught by Mervyn Peake, a writer, artist, poet, and illustrator himself. Her passion for drawing was further nurtured during visits to Italy's Dolomite Mountains and Rome where she sketched classical buildings. After graduating from Central School of Art, Markham embarked on a successful career as a graphic designer. She lent her talents to various projects including book illustrations, comics cartoons, menus, and programmes. However promising her career may have been at that time period dominated by traditional gender roles expectations prevailed. In 1957 Markham made the difficult decision to give up her profession upon getting married. Middle-class women were often expected to prioritize their role as homemakers and mothers over pursuing their own ambitions outside the home. Unfortunately for art enthusiasts everywhere but understandable given societal pressures; this meant that Markham lacked confidence in returning to illustration despite her evident talent. For many years after leaving behind her artistic pursuits; Markham's portfolio remained hidden away in the family attic until now when we are fortunate enough to witness its publication for the first time thanks to Heritage Images' dedication towards preserving cultural heritage without any commercial intentions
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