Eric Ravilious: Landscapes & Nature-9780500480786

Eric Ravilious: Landscapes & Nature

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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Eric Ravilious (1903-1942), the beloved English...
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Eric Ravilious (1903-1942), the beloved English artist, through this delightful and celebratory tome. This book explores the profound influence of nature and organic forms on Ravilious's diverse body of work, offering a fresh perspective on his artistic legacy.

Renowned for his captivating watercolour depictions of the English countryside, particularly the South Downs, Ravilious was a multi-talented creative force. His unique ability to capture the subtle nuances of Britain's capricious weather imbued his art with a quintessentially English essence. This volume delves into Ravilious's romantic interpretation of the natural world, examining how he masterfully conveyed these elements across various artistic mediums.

Drawing from the V&A's extensive collections, over 100 stunning images showcase Ravilious's profound appreciation for nature's myriad facets. From tranquil dewponds and proud cockerels to undulating grassy hills and wise owls, the book captures his fascination with both the mundane and the majestic. His later works as a war artist, featuring rain-lashed seas, puddle-strewn runways, and windswept beaches, are also beautifully represented.

The book is thoughtfully organised into sections exploring weather, flora, landscapes, fauna, and avian subjects. It concludes with a captivating segment dedicated to humanity's presence within nature, highlighting Ravilious's fondness for depicting weathered machinery and other signs of human intervention in the landscape, including his iconic portrayals of chalk figures etched into hillsides.

This exquisite volume will captivate those with a passion for English landscapes, native flora and fauna, or an interest in British art and design during the interwar period. It offers a compelling glimpse into the world of a truly remarkable artist whose work continues to resonate with audiences today.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780500480786
Book Author: Ella Ravilious
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Book Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Book Dimensions: 174 x 198 x 18 cm
Book Publication Date: 2023-09-28
Book Pagination: 144 pages, 122 Illustrations, color
Book Weight: 410g

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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