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Woman in sweater and full skirt, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
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Woman in sweater and full skirt, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman in sweater and full skirt, c1950. Fashion illustration. 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 a woman in a cozy sweater and full skirt, exuding timeless elegance. Created by Shirley Markham in the 1950s, this fashion illustration reflects her exceptional talent and artistic style. Markham, who studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952, was fortunate to be mentored by renowned writer, artist, poet, and illustrator Mervyn Peake during her time there. Her unique drawing technique was also influenced by other notable British illustrators such as Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden. Markham's creative journey took her to the picturesque Dolomite Mountains in Italy where she drew inspiration from classical buildings found in Rome. After graduating from Central School of Art, she embarked on a successful career as a graphic designer producing book illustrations, comics cartoons menus, and programmes. However promising her path seemed professionally speaking; societal expectations prevailed when she married in 1957. Middle-class women were often expected to prioritize raising children and managing household affairs over pursuing their careers. Despite possessing undeniable talent as an illustrator herself , Markham lacked the confidence to return to her passion after marriage. Consequently , her remarkable portfolio remained hidden away for many years within the confines of the family attic until now . Today we are privileged to unveil these previously unseen works that showcase Shirley Markham's extraordinary talent for all art enthusiasts around the world
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