Dame Laura Knight (1877 - 1970) was one of Britains most popular artists during the first half of the twentieth century. Although she is known chiefly for her technically accomplished paintings of circus and ballet scenes, this book considers theMoreDame Laura Knight (1877 - 1970) was one of Britains most popular artists during the first half of the twentieth century.
Although she is known chiefly for her technically accomplished paintings of circus and ballet scenes, this book considers the full range of her graphic work - the linocuts, lithographs and etchings. In Part I many of Laura Knights finest prints and drawings are illustrated full page with appropriate quotations from the artists writings.
The organization of this section by subject category and the artists and the authors comments reveals the imaginative sources of the work. Part II discusses Laura Knights woodcuts and lithographs, many of which have rarely been seen.
Part III is a comprehensive catalogue raisonne of the artists 80 published prints with all available information clearly set out: titles, medium, dimensions, states, whether published, edition size, cancellation details and provenance. The book concludes with a print-related biography and with several reference lists including Original Prices and Prints listed in The Studio. The book is multi-indexed for ease of reference.