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Apple and banana, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
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Apple and banana, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Apple and banana, c1950. 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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This print titled "Apple and banana, c1950" by Shirley Markham takes us back to a simpler time. Markham, a talented artist and illustrator, was greatly influenced by renowned British illustrators such as Edward Ardizzone and Quentin Blake. Her unique style of drawing is evident in this piece, showcasing her attention to detail and skillful use of color. Markham's artistic journey began at the Central School of Art in London where she studied Graphic Design and Illustration from 1950-1952 under the guidance of Mervyn Peake. During her time there, she also had the opportunity to explore Italy's Dolomite Mountains and Rome, sketching classical buildings that would later inspire her work. Despite her promising career as a graphic designer producing book illustrations, cartoons for comics, menus, and programmes; societal expectations during that era led Markham to give up her profession after getting married in 1957. It is unfortunate that such talent was lost due to societal pressures on middle-class women at the time. For many years, Markham's remarkable portfolio remained hidden away in the family attic until now. This print offers us a glimpse into her incredible body of work which has been published here for the first time. Let us celebrate Shirley Markham's artistic legacy as we admire this beautiful composition capturing an apple and banana with timeless charm.
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