Shirley Collection (#5)

The Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, London, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, London, c1950. Memorial commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband Prince Albert, who died in 1861

French XVIIIth century cabinet, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
French XVIIIth century cabinet with gilt decoration and marble top, c1950. Painting above by Nicholas Lancret. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

Two sailors, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Two sailors, 1952. Illustration for " The Sailors Return" by David Garnett - Neptune in a seashell chariot pulled by sea horses

The Sailors Return, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Sailors Return, 1952. Illustration for " The Sailors Return" by David Garnett - Neptune in a seashell chariot pulled by sea horses

Scene from The Invisible Man : breaking window, 1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
Scene from " The Invisible Man" : breaking window, 1953. Illustration for " The Invisible Man" by HG Wells

The Forty-Four restaurant menu, c1955. Creator: Shirley Markham
The " Forty-Four" restaurant menu, c1955. Menu for a restaurant in Harcourt Street, Dublin, Ireland, illustrated with chefs

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

The Forty-Four restaurant card, c1955. Creator: Shirley Markham
The " Forty-Four" restaurant card, c1955. Card advertising a restaurant in Harcourt Street, Dublin, Ireland, illustrated with chefs

Inside Jamaica Inn, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Inside Jamaica Inn, 1952. Woman cleaning glasses, drunk men. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier

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

Dead plants on a windowsill, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Dead plants on a windowsill, 1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Stained glass window, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Stained glass window, 1951. Detail of a 13th-century window from a French cathedral, in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London

State apartments, Kensington Palace, London, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
State apartments, Kensington Palace, London, c1950. The section just beyond the gate, (Nos 8 and 9), is where Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales lived after their wedding in 1981

Christmas skaters, c1970. Creator: Shirley Markham
Christmas skaters, c1970. Design for a Christmas card. Models in a drawing class. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

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

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

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

Programme for the British Commonwealth and Empire Concert, May 24th 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Programme for the British Commonwealth and Empire Concert, May 24th 1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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

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

The House across the Street, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
The House across the Street, 1951. Semi-detached house in north London. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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

Floral design, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Floral design, c1950. Late 16th century cushion cover; linen canvas embroidered with coloured silks and wools. Detail of textile, possibly from an item in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London

Rubbish, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Rubbish, 1951. Illustration for Ministry of Agriculture information leaflet. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Horses, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Horses, 1951. Illustration for Ministry of Agriculture information leaflet. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Carved trees, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Carved trees, 1951. Illustration for Ministry of Agriculture information leaflet. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

South American textile design, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
South American textile design, 1951. Panel of Peruvian (Huacho) cotton woven as double cloth, late Chimu period (before c1470), in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London

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

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

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

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

Illustration to a lecture on Toulouse-Lautrec, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Illustration to a lecture on Toulouse-Lautrec, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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

Florence leaflet, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Florence leaflet, 1952. Design for a travel booklet on the city of Florence and surrounding countryside in Italy. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

Stately home, birthday card, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Stately home, birthday card, 1952. Design for a card with swans on an ornamental pond in front of a mansion. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

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

Devil and fairy, Christmas card, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Devil and fairy, Christmas card, 1952. Design for a card with pantomime characters. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

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

The Annunciation to St Anne, section of stained glass window, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Annunciation to St Anne, section of stained glass window, 1951. Detail of a window made 1350-1355 for the Wallfahrtskirche in Strassengel, in Austria

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

Country Code, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Country Code, 1951. Illustration for cover of Ministry of Agriculture information leaflet. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

Trees, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Trees, 1951. Illustration for Ministry of Agriculture information leaflet. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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

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

Tor, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Tor, 1952. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Men with horse, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Men with horse, 1952. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

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

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

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"Shirley: A Timeless Icon and Endearing Figure" Step into the enchanting world of Shirley, where childhood dreams come alive. From the cherished Shirley Temple Doll to her unforgettable birthday celebrations, she has captured hearts for generations. In the golden age of Hollywood, Shirley Temple's talent shone brightly at Fox Films. Her captivating performances brought joy to millions, leaving an indelible mark on cinema history. And what better way to celebrate than with a delightful cake fit for a star? But there is more to Shirley than meets the eye. Behind her innocent smile lies a surreal study by artist Shirley Markham in 1952—a testament to her multifaceted nature that transcends time and art forms. Even beyond the silver screen, Shirley's influence extended far and wide. An advertising card for Job Wraggs Super Quality Soda Water showcases her charm as she endorses this refreshing beverage—an embodiment of her everlasting appeal. Not limited to acting alone, another Anne—Anne Shirley—found solace in transforming hairdos as a talented hairdresser. Just like our beloved icon, Anne too left an impression on those who crossed paths with her artistic hands. Shirley Markham's creative prowess continued beyond portraits and studies; it ventured into realms of fantasy and adventure. "Dante and Virgil with three-headed monster, " painted in 1951, transports us into mythical worlds where imagination knows no bounds. Yet amidst all these grand adventures lie simple pleasures like picnics—the perfect setting for creating treasured memories. In one such moment captured by Shirley Markham around 1950, we witness pure bliss shared amongst friends under sun-dappled trees. And who could forget the melodies that accompanied our journey alongside young Shirley? Music covers like "On the Good Ship Lollipop" and "Animal Crackers in My Soup" remind us of carefree days when innocence reigned supreme—a soundtrack woven into the fabric of our childhood.