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Kiosk selling toys, Paris, France, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
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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. 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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1950s Blind Canopy Fifties Kiosk Markham Shirley Shirley Jane Shirley Jane Markham Shirley Markham Shirley Waite Sun Blind Toy Shop Toys Waite Wash
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This print captures a nostalgic scene of a kiosk selling toys in the enchanting city of Paris, France, circa 1951. The talented creator behind this image is Shirley Markham (1931-1999), who honed her skills in Graphic Design and Illustration at the prestigious Central School of Art in London from 1950 to 1952. During her time there, she was fortunate enough to be mentored by the renowned writer, artist, poet, and illustrator Mervyn Peake (1911-1968), as well as being influenced by other esteemed British illustrators like Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden. Markham's artistic journey also led her to Italy's breathtaking Dolomite Mountains and Rome where she captured the beauty of classical architecture through sketching. After graduating from Central School of Art, she embarked on a successful career as a graphic designer producing illustrations for books, comics' cartoons menus and programmes. However, societal expectations during that era compelled Markham to sacrifice her promising profession when she married in 1957. Despite possessing undeniable talent within the realm of illustration; self-doubt prevented her from returning to it. For many years thereafter, Markham's remarkable portfolio remained tucked away in the family attic until now when it is finally unveiled for all to appreciate its brilliance. This publication marks an extraordinary moment as we get an exclusive glimpse into Shirley Markham's previously unseen work - a testament not only to her immense skill but also shedding light on the challenges faced by middle-class women during that period who were expected solely to focus their energies on raising children and managing household affairs.
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