Waite Collection (#6)

I took him by the left leg and threw him down the stairs, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
I took him by the left leg and threw him down the stairs, 1952. Illustration to childrens nursery rhyme " Goosey, goosey gander" :There I met an old man Who wouldn t say his prayers

Beppi, Bruno and Fabio playing cards, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Beppi, Bruno and Fabio playing cards, c1950. Sketch in Tione, northern Italy. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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

Rifugio Boni, Le Sole, Tione, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Rifugio Boni, Le Sole, Tione, c1950. House in the Dolomites, Italy. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Thames barge, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Thames barge, 1951. Boat on the River Thames in London. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Woman sewing, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman sewing, c1950. Believed to be the artists mother, Sylvia Markham (nee Bell). Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

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

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

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

Georgian porch, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Georgian porch, 1951. Georgian porch made of carved oak, in the Geffrye Museum in London. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

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

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

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

Litho-press, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Litho-press, 1951. Printing press for producing lithographic prints. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Historical costume, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Historical costume, 1951. Examples of clothing from the 15th and 18th centuries. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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

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

Waterlow Park, Highgate, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Waterlow Park, Highgate, c1950. People sitting on park benches in north London. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Advertising column, Paris, France, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Advertising column, Paris, France, 1951. A colonne Morris, cylindrical pavement structure used for advertising. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

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

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

Riverside walk, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Riverside walk, c1950. Boats on the river. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notre Dame Cathedral and Pont St-Michel, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Notre Dame Cathedral and Pont St-Michel, 1951. The Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

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

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

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

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

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

Statue of Joshua Reynolds at the Royal Academy, London, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Statue of Joshua Reynolds at the Royal Academy, London, c1950. Rear view of a sculpture of Joshua Reynolds, first president of the Royal Academy, by Alfred Drury

Persian design, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Persian design, c1950. Detail of pattern from textile or pottery, possibly from an item in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London

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

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

Woman in coat and full skirt, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman in coat 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

Floating pier on the River Thames in London, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Floating pier on the River Thames in London, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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

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

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

Two figures, 1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
Two figures, 1953. Models in a drawing class. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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

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

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

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"Captivating Surrealism: Exploring Shirley Markham's Waite Collection" Step into the surreal study of artist Shirley Markham, as she takes us on a journey through time with her captivating artworks. In 1952, she created a masterpiece titled "Waite, " an enigmatic piece that leaves viewers questioning its meaning. Dive further into Markham's imagination and encounter "Dante and Virgil with three-headed monster" from 1951. This intriguing artwork transports us to another realm, where mythical creatures roam freely. As we continue our exploration, we stumble upon a whimsical scene captured in "Picnic, " circa 1950. Markham's attention to detail brings this moment of leisure to life, inviting us to join in the merriment. In contrast, "Dead plants on a windowsill" from 1952 presents a melancholic yet thought-provoking image. The decaying flora serves as a metaphor for the passage of time and the fragility of life itself. Moving away from nature's decay, we find ourselves amidst the charming houses of Hampstead in another work by Markham dating back to around 1950. These quaint dwellings exude warmth and nostalgia while capturing the essence of their surroundings. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate Len Hutton's skillful cricket stroke cutting McCabe past Waite at the Oval—a snapshot frozen in time that showcases both athleticism and precision. Traveling across borders, we arrive at Paris' bustling streets adorned with vibrant kiosks selling toys—an enchanting sight captured by Markham circa 1951. This lively scene evokes childhood memories and reminds us of simpler times. Markham also captures elegance through her portrayal of a woman donning a strapless ballgown in c1952—a timeless representation of grace and sophistication that transcends eras. Another seated woman graces one of Markham's works from c1952—her brown dress exuding an air of mystery and contemplation.