Shirley Waite Collection

Surreal study, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Surreal study, 1952. Illustration for a poem by TS Eliot. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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

Dante and Virgil with three-headed monster, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Dante and Virgil with three-headed monster, 1951. Design for illustration to Dantes " Divine Comedy". Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

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

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

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

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

Christ throwing the merchants out of the temple, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Christ throwing the merchants out of the temple, c1950. Scene from the New Testament - Jesus expelling the merchants and the money changers from the Temple

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

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

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

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

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy, 1951. The ancient roman Colosseum in Rome, Italy, constructed AD 70-82, is the largest amphitheatre ever built

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

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

The Circus, mock-up for a book cover, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Circus, mock-up for a book cover, c1950. Illustration for " The Circus" by E Dermot Wellington. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

Design for a shop window, 1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Design for a shop window, 1950. Bicycles and a lamppost, background for a window display. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

Wedding group in churchyard, c1948. Creator: Shirley Markham
Wedding group in churchyard, c1948. Couple getting married, with guests throwing confetti. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

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

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

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

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

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

The Mad Hatter and the Hare, 1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Mad Hatter and the Hare, 1953. Illustration for " Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

The Music Room, Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Music Room, Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath, c1950. Kenwood House in north London was remodelled by Robert Adam from 1764-1779

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

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)

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"Shirley Waite: A Surreal Journey through the Artistic Mind" Step into the world of Shirley Markham, a visionary artist whose works captivate with their surreal beauty. In her 1952 study, she transports us to an ethereal realm where reality and imagination intertwine seamlessly. One of her masterpieces, "Dante and Virgil with three-headed monster" from 1951, depicts a mythical encounter that transcends time and space. Markham's skillful brushstrokes bring this epic tale to life, leaving viewers in awe of her artistic prowess. In "Picnic, " circa 1950, Markham captures a moment frozen in time - laughter echoing through the air as friends gather amidst nature's embrace. The vibrant colors evoke joy and nostalgia simultaneously, reminding us of simpler times. Markham's keen eye for detail is evident in "Dead plants on a windowsill" from 1952. Through this seemingly mundane subject matter, she explores themes of mortality and decay while infusing them with unexpected beauty. "Houses in Hampstead, " circa 1950 showcases Markham's ability to transform everyday scenes into extraordinary compositions. Her use of light and shadow creates an atmosphere that invites contemplation about the stories hidden within these architectural marvels. Traveling across borders to Paris, France in c1951 we find ourselves enchanted by a kiosk selling toys captured by Markham's lens. This snapshot encapsulates the whimsy and charm found within everyday moments that often go unnoticed. A striking portrait emerges in "Woman in strapless ballgown, " c1952; elegance personified as she exudes confidence under Markham's skilled hand. Each brushstroke accentuates her gracefulness while hinting at untold stories beneath the surface. The seated woman depicted in brown dress from c1952 invites introspection as we wonder about her thoughts concealed behind serene eyes.