Shirley Markham Collection (#6)

Barnard Way - London Midland & Scottish, a West Coast Express with L&Y Engine, 1933. Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway steam locomotive pulling a passenger train

P. & O. S. S. Ranchi, 16, 600 Tons Gross, India Mail and Passenger Service, 1934
P. & O. S.S. Ranchi, 16, 600 Tons Gross, India Mail and Passenger Service, 1934. The Ranchi, (named after the city of Ranchi in eastern India) sailed on a scheduled route between England and Bombay

Mother and child, Tangier, 1932. Creator: Unknown
Mother and child, Tangier, 1932. Moroccan woman carrying her baby

Great Western - Cornish Riviera Limited, Barnard Way, 1932. Creator: Unknown
Great Western - Cornish Riviera Limited, Barnard Way, 1932. The Cornish Riviera Express passenger service between London Paddington and Penzance in Cornwall began running in 1904

Pegasus, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Pegasus, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Scene from The Invisible Man : body in a garden, 1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
Scene from " The Invisible Man" : body in a garden, 1953. Illustration for " The Invisible Man" by HG Wells

Pirate in the rainforest, 1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
Pirate in the rainforest, 1953. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Woman in red hat, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman in red hat, c1950. Fashion illustration. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Worried woman, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Worried woman, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Corner shop, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Corner shop, 1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Decorating church with flowers, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Decorating church with flowers, 1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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

Sleeping dog and cat, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Sleeping dog and cat, c1951. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Late 17th century chair, (1951). Creator: Shirley Markham
Late 17th century chair, (1951). Upholstered in plush, with carved mahogany legs. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

Desperate Desmond, cartoon strip, c1955. Creator: Shirley Markham
Desperate Desmond, cartoon strip, c1955. The dastardly Desmond plots a dreadful end for the heroine, but she is saved by Handsome Harry

Bird, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Bird, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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

Chair, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Chair, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

17th century chair, c1760, (c1950). Creator: Shirley Markham
17th century chair, c1760, (c1950). Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Hadley Church, 1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Hadley Church, (Norman, restored), 1950. St Mary the Virgin, Monken Hadley, Barnet, London. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

The Orangery, Kensington Palace, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Orangery, Kensington Palace, c1950. The baroque Orangery, next to Kensington Palace in London, was built in 1704-1705, probably by Nicholas Hawksmoor

Gas stove, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Gas stove, 1951. Monochrome exercise. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Lorry, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Lorry, 1951. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

L. T. Garage, Chalk Farm, 1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
L.T. Garage, Chalk Farm, 1950. Route master bus in the London Transport bus garage in north London. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

Oak Draw Table and Form, early 16th century, (c1951). Creator: Shirley Markham
Oak Draw Table and Form, early 16th century, (c1951). Tudor furniture. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Hays Wharf, Thames, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Hays Wharf, Thames, c1951. Cranes on the south bank of the River Thames in London, used to unload goods. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

Lamppost and church, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Lamppost and church, c1951. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Cafe scene, Paris, France, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Cafe scene, Paris, France, c1951. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Barges on the River Thames near Battersea Bridge, London, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Barges on the River Thames near Battersea Bridge, London, c1951. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Child playing in sandpit, Paris, France, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Child playing in sandpit, Paris, France, c1951. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Broom cupboard, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Broom cupboard, c1951. Brooms, carpet sweeper, and dustpan and brush. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Camel, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Camel, c1951. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Kiosk selling drinks, Paris, France, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Kiosk selling drinks, Paris, France, c1951. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Gnu, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Gnu, c1951. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Belisha beacon, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Belisha beacon, c1951. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Study of a woman, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Study of a woman, c1951. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Woman in narrow-waisted dress, c1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman in narrow-waisted dress, c1952. Fashion illustration. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Woman with necklace, c1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman with necklace, c1952. Fashion illustration. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Woman in duster coat and pointed hat, c1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman in duster coat and pointed hat, c1952. Fashion illustration. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Seated man in duffel coat, c1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Seated man in duffel coat, c1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Seated woman writing, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Seated woman writing, 1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Seated woman reading, c1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
Seated woman reading, c1953. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Arch of Victory, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Arch of Victory, c1950. Arch of Victory, built by order of Napoleon; Paris; Louvre. White marble, with pink marble pillars and entablatures, gilt

Seated woman in hat, 1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
Seated woman in hat, 1953. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Woman in hat, 1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman in hat, 1953. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Standing woman in hat, 1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
Standing woman in hat, 1953

Faces, and bones of the foot, 1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
Faces, and bones of the foot, 1953. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Seated woman reading, 1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
Seated woman reading, 1953. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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"Shirley Markham: A Surreal Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the surreal world of Shirley Markham, a visionary artist whose creations transport us to otherworldly realms. In her 1952 masterpiece "Surreal Study, " Markham invites us to delve into the depths of our subconscious, challenging our perceptions and expanding our minds. In "Dante and Virgil with Three-Headed Monster" from 1951, Markham captures the essence of Dante's Inferno, bringing to life the epic struggle between good and evil. Her attention to detail is impeccable as she depicts this iconic scene with haunting beauty. Transporting us back in time, "Picnic" from the 1950s evokes nostalgia for simpler days spent outdoors amidst nature's embrace. Markham's brushstrokes capture the joyous atmosphere of carefree moments shared with loved ones. While some works bear an unknown creator like "Buchanan Castle, East Front" from 1933 or "Basilica and River Gave, Lourdes" from the 1930s, it is clear that they share a similar aesthetic sensibility with Shirley Markham's oeuvre. These pieces seamlessly blend architectural grandeur with natural landscapes, leaving viewers captivated by their timeless allure. Markham's talent extends beyond painting; she also pays homage to artistic icons such as Aubrey Beardsley in her c1893 creation immortalized by Frederick Hollyer. This tribute showcases her ability to honor past masters while infusing her own unique style. Intriguingly contrasting themes emerge within Markham's body of work. From delicate dead plants on a windowsill in 1952 to vibrant houses in Hampstead circa 1950 – each piece tells its own story while collectively forming a mesmerizing narrative about life’s transient beauty. Markham takes us on an enchanting journey through different cultures and eras.