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St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
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St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, c1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, c1951. West entrance of the Actors church in Covent Garden, London, which was designed by Inigo Jones and completed in 1633. 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 captures the timeless beauty of St Paul's Church, Covent Garden in London, circa 1951. Designed by the renowned architect Inigo Jones and completed in 1633, this iconic church stands as a testament to British architectural excellence. The image showcases the west entrance of the Actors' church, known for its historical significance within the performing arts community. The creator of this stunning photograph is Shirley Markham (1931-1999), who studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London during 1950-1952. Under the tutelage of Mervyn Peake, a prominent writer, artist, poet, and illustrator, Markham honed her artistic skills. Her unique style was also influenced by other notable British illustrators like Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden. Markham's passion for art extended beyond her studies; she explored classical buildings while spending time in Italy's Dolomite Mountains and visiting Rome. After graduating from Central School of Art, she embarked on a successful career as a graphic designer producing book illustrations, comics cartoons menus, and programs. However promising her career may have been, Makrham made personal sacrifices when she married in 1957. As societal expectations dictated at that time, she devoted herself to raising children and managing household responsibilities. Her remarkable talent remained hidden away until now when her family has decided to publish her work for all to appreciate. Through this long-awaited publication, the world can finally witness Shirley Markham's exceptional artistic vision captured beautifully in this extraordinary photo print. (not commercial use)
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