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The Colosseum, Rome - AD 70-82, (1951). Creator: Shirley Markham
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The Colosseum, Rome - AD 70-82, (1951). Creator: Shirley Markham
The Colosseum, Rome - AD 70-82, (1951). Upper storey added AD 222-224. The ancient roman Colosseum in Rome, Italy, is the largest amphitheatre ever built. 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 showcases "The Colosseum, Rome - AD 70-82" as captured by Shirley Markham in 1951. The Colosseum, located in Rome, Italy, is renowned for being the largest amphitheatre ever constructed. Its upper storey was added between AD 222 and 224. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) pursued her passion for Graphic Design and Illustration at London's Central School of Art from 1950 to 1952. During her time there, she had the privilege of being taught by Mervyn Peake (1911-1968), a prominent writer, artist, poet, and illustrator. Markham's artistic style drew inspiration from esteemed British illustrators like Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden. While exploring the Dolomite Mountains in Italy and visiting Rome itself, Markham sketched classical buildings including this iconic landmark. Following graduation from Central School of Art, she embarked on a successful career as a graphic designer where she created book illustrations, comics cartoons menus , and programs. However promising her career may have been though when she married in 1957 societal expectations dictated that middle-class women should focus their energies on raising children and managing household affairs. Consequently despite her undeniable talent Markham lacked the confidence to return to illustration. For many years thereafter her remarkable portfolio remained tucked away in the family attic until now when it is finally being published for all to appreciate its beauty and significance once again.
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