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This Dark Country: Women Artists, Still Life and Intimacy in the Early Twentieth Century by Rebecca Birrell is a remarkable literary journey that unveils the often-neglected stories of women artists. Celebrated as the Guardian's Art Book of the Year 2021 and shortlisted for the prestigious PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize, this book is a must-read for art enthusiasts and historians alike.
In this compelling work, Birrell artfully combines group biography and art criticism, offering readers an in-depth look at the intimate lives of renowned artists such as Dora Carrington, Vanessa Bell, and Gwen John. By examining their still life paintings, she reveals the personal rebellions and hidden affections that shaped their artistic expressions.
This Dark Country emphasizes the following key features:
Birrell’s incisive exploration makes This Dark Country not only a book about art but also a profound commentary on intimacy and identity. It invites readers to delve into the emotional and psychological dimensions that these artists navigated, encapsulating the rich tapestry of women's experiences in art history. Discover the transformative power of still life through the eyes of these extraordinary women.
ISBN: | 9781526604033 |
Author: | Rebecca Birrell |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Dimensions: | 198 x 130 x 28 mm |
Publication Date: | 18 August, 2022 |
Pagination: | 384 pages |
Weight: | 310g |
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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.’