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Illustration to a lecture on Toulouse-Lautrec, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
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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. 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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This print showcases an exquisite illustration created by Shirley Markham for a lecture on the renowned artist Toulouse-Lautrec, circa 1950. Born in 1931, Markham pursued her passion for Graphic Design and Illustration at London's Central School of Art between 1950 and 1952. During this time, she had the privilege of being mentored by the multi-talented Mervyn Peake, alongside drawing inspiration from esteemed British illustrators like Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden. Markham's artistic journey took her to Italy's Dolomite Mountains and Rome where she sketched classical buildings that would later influence her distinctive style. After graduating from Central School, she embarked on a successful career as a graphic designer specializing in book illustrations, comic cartoons, menus, and programs. However, societal expectations prevailed during that era when middle-class women were often expected to prioritize their roles as homemakers and mothers over professional pursuits. Sadly, despite her undeniable talent and potential for greatness in the field of illustration, Markham reluctantly abandoned her career after marrying in 1957. Her remarkable portfolio remained hidden away in the family attic for several decades until now—finally making its long-awaited debut through this publication. This poignant narrative sheds light on an era when talented women faced limitations due to societal norms but serves as a testament to Markham's enduring legacy as an artist whose work can now be appreciated by audiences worldwide.
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