Waite Collection (#3)

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

Angel painting a picture, 1947. Creator: Shirley Markham
Angel painting a picture, 1947. To illustrate " When Earths last picture is painted", R Kipling. Illustration to a poem by Rudyard Kipling. Painting done at age 16

Beach scene, c1946. Creator: Shirley Markham
Beach scene, c1946. Painting done at age 15. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

The Chapter House, Westminster Abbey, London, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Chapter House, Westminster Abbey, London, c1950. Exterior of the chapter house which was built between about 1245 and 1253

Animal design for pottery, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Animal design for pottery, c1950. Frieze of horses. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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

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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.