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Royal Mail coach, 1820, (c1950). Creator: Shirley Markham
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Royal Mail coach, 1820, (c1950). Creator: Shirley Markham
Royal Mail coach, 1820, (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 captures the essence of a Royal Mail coach from 1820, beautifully brought to life by the talented artist Shirley Markham in the mid-20th century. Markham, a student of Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London, was greatly influenced by renowned British illustrators like Mervyn Peake, Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden. During her time as an artist, Markham had the opportunity to explore Italy's Dolomite Mountains and Rome. These experiences inspired her to sketch classical buildings and incorporate their architectural beauty into her work. After graduating from Central School of Art, Markham embarked on a successful career as a graphic designer. Her illustrations adorned book pages, comics' panels, menus, and programs with creativity and flair. However promising her path seemed professionally, societal expectations for middle-class women during that era dictated that they focus solely on raising children and managing household responsibilities. Regrettably succumbing to these pressures after marrying in 1957 led Markham to abandon her blossoming career as an illustrator. Her remarkable portfolio remained hidden away in the family attic for many years until now when it is finally being unveiled for all to appreciate. Through this long-awaited publication of Shirley Markham's work emerges not only a tribute to her talent but also serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by women artists during that time period. This extraordinary print stands testament to both Markham's skillful artistry and resilience against societal constraints.
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