Although knight painted various subjects, her reputation was founded on paintings of the ballet and the circus. Collection of drawings and paintings acquired 2003. Dame laura knight and the nude controversy telegraph. Recto, rider on horse rearing on its hind legs with two cossackcostumed performers in the ring, signed laura knight.
Knight was a member of or affiliated with the following organisations. Knight laura a book of drawings by knight laura abebooks. Just over a hundred years since the fine art society held its first exhibition of laura knight s work, the exhibition also comprises of a small group of drawings and a largescale allegorical. Artist knight studied at nottingham school of art in 1900, and there met harold knight. Make your own artworks inspired by artist laura knight ras actionpacked drawings of the circus, ballet and the amazing feats of live circus performers. Dame laura knight ras drawings from the royal academys collection confirm. Circus matinee was created in 1938 by laura knight in impressionism style. Dame laura knight biography dame laura knight on artnet. In her long career, knight was among the most successful and popular painters in britain. Laura knight british 18771970 laura knight,painter, print maker and author. This etching is part of a collection of 10 etchings by contemporary artists presented to victoria art gallery, bath. Laura knight at the theatre paintings and drawings of the. Laura knight art monographs and museum exhibition catalogs.
Laura knight sketch of circus performers knight, laura. In the wings, dame laura knight, book illustration original high quality tipped in postageall items will be shipped same, or next working day, if you have a specials shipment request, please do ask. Knights circus folk exhibition, at the alpine club in 1930, was heavily criticised in art journals, but her. A book of drawings, with an introduction by charles marriott. Dame laura knight circus performer for sale at 1stdibs. Dec 08, 2019 inspired by the artworks in laura knight. Paintings and drawings of the ballet and the stage by timothy wilcox isbn. 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. Drawn from the ras collection of paintings, drawings and sketchbooks, the show explores three distinct themes from.
Dame laura knight 18771970 built a commanding reputation as one of the leading british painters of her generation, with many of her subjects taken from her intimate knowledge of the theatre, the ballet and the circus. Dame laura knight 1877 1970 was one of britains most popular artists during the first half of the twentieth century. Dame laura knight, dbe ra rws was an english artist who worked in oils, watercolours, etching, engraving and drypoint. This free display celebrates the work of laura knight ra, one of the most famous and popular british artists in the first half of the 20th century. Laura knight drawings, sketches and prints dame laura.
Generally not a advocate for destroying books but this is pretty neat. Dame laura knight, nee johnson, 4 august 1877 7 july 1970 was an english artist who worked in oils, watercolours, etching, engraving and drypoint. Limited editions and others 1920 twenty one drawings of the russian ballet by laura knight with an introduction by pg konody. Laura knight at the theatre paintings and drawings of the ballet and the stage wilcox, timothy on. Pencil sketches, on both sides of one sheet of paper, by laura knight of a circus performance in front of an audience, probably bertram mills circus, olympia. Dame laura knight 18771970 tugs on river hudson, charcoal on wove paper, 24 x 30cm 9 12 x 11 34 in. 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.
In the first half of the century she was one of the most highly regarded of british artists and in 1936 she became the first woman to be created a royal academician since the original. We have a selection of dame laura knight original paintings and drawings for sale. Dame laura knight, nee johnson, dbe ra rws 4 august 1877 7 july 1970 was an. The work of laura knight and harold knight with forward by ernest g. She painted dancers at the ballets russes and gypsies at epsom races, and was acclaimed for her work as an official war artist. Laura knights experience of the cornish landscape transformed her work. Purchase the original dame laura knight circus performer at trinity house paintings. Laura knight drawings, sketches and prints dame laura knight. An english painter and printmaker, she struggled against the restrictions female artists had to deal with in those days. Dame laura was famous for her ability to make a quick sketch of movement and for simple doodles. Laura knight, painter and print maker, emerged in the 1920s as a social realist artist. Dame laura knight 18771970 was one of britains most popular artists during the first half of the 20th century. Explore paintings and drawings by laura knight ra, the first woman to be elected to full membership of the royal academy of arts.
See more ideas about knight, english artists and knight art. Dame laura knight circus performer trinity house paintings. Literature on dame laura knight dbe ra rws and harold knight ra books. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Circus dame laura knight art funded 1946 dimensions 25 x 23 cm bequeathed by. The couple discovered in cornwall surroundings such as we had never dreamed of.
Collectable laura knight books products for sale ebay. I made friends with the performers and they often posed for me p. Her success in the maledominated british art establishment paved the way for greater status and recognition for women artists. Her artistic career took her from cornwall to baltimore, and from the circus to the nuremberg trials. Please visit our information page for libraryspecific updates and policies while requests for physical material cannot be fulfilled at this time, library staff are working remotely to deliver materials digitally as.
Laura knight forthcoming, in stock, and outofprint title information on museum exhibition catalogs, art monographs, and international books from the artbook d. A working life, which show the dazzling lives of stage performers like the mighty mannequin strongwoman, joan rhodes, we bring you live acts. A working life text by helen valentine, annette wickham. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In 1929 she was created a dame, and in 1936 became the first wom. A working life, which show the dazzling lives of stage performers like the mighty mannequin strongwoman, joan rhodes, we bring you live acts from real circus performers in partnership with circus250.
Laura knight a working life royal academy of arts shop. John croft seeks assistance from anyone who can help in the compilation of a catalogue of all the works of both dame laura knight and also on her husband harold knight. English impressionism, 1938 circus matinee, acrobats and horses, pretty horses. Dame laura knight, nee johnson, dbe ra rws 4 august 1877 7 july 1970 was an english artist who worked in oils, watercolours, etching, engraving and drypoint. She was intrigued by the moments of every day life, and in particular the life behind the curtain of the ballet, theatre and the circus. Laura knight forthcoming, in stock, and out of print title information on museum exhibition catalogs, art monographs, and international books from the artbook d. Knight was the first female member to be elected to the royal academy of arts and in 1965 the academys major retrospective of her work recognized her importance in british art. In part i many of laura knights finest prints and drawings are illustrated full page with appropriate quotations from the artists writings. May 17, 2016 dame laura knight 18771970 was one of the most popular and pioneering british artists 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 drawings, linocuts, lithographs and etchings. Knight was a painter in the figurative, realist tradition who embraced english impressionism. Framed laura knight ballet print in a similar dame laura knight the acrobats signed drawing probably produced whilst she was working with the bertrand mills circus. In the first half of the century she was one of the most highly regarded of british artists and in 1936 she became the first woman to be created a royal academician since the original women members angelica kauffmann and mary moser. The drawings of the pioneering painter laura knight 18771970 in the collection of the royal academy confirm her exceptional gift for capturing lifes multiplicity and movement. After marrying in 1903, they joined an artists colony at staithes, yorkshire, before moving in 1908 to newlyn, cornwall. Welcome to the official dame laura knight website dame. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. The life of trailblazing artist dame laura knight victorian, pre. This lot is sold subject to artists resale rights, details of which can be found in our terms and conditions. Dame laura knight paintings for sale dame laura knight. Dame laura knight strength athlete strongman at the circus. Paintings and drawings of the ballet and the stage. May 25, 2008 dame laura knight 18771970 built a commanding reputation as one of the leading british painters of her generation, with many of her subjects taken from intimate knowledge of the theatre, the ballet and the circus.
Laura knight at the theatre paintings and drawings of the ballet and the stage. Accompanied by two drawings of the princesses hands by knight reproduced as the frontispiece and tailpiece of my memories of six reigns 1956. Knight was a painter in the figurative, realist tradition and who embraced english impressionism. A wellproduced book of laura knight s drawings dame laura knight ra 18771970 was the first female member to be elected to the royal academy of arts, submitting dawn, her now famous painting of two female nudes, as her diploma work in 1936. Dame laura knight 18771970 built a commanding reputation as one of the we have temporarily suspended online orders due to the current coronavirus situation. The graphic work of laura knight including a catalogue.
Original dame laura knight art for sale trinity house. Dame laura knight 18771970 was one of the most popular and pioneering british artists of the twentieth century. Dame laura knight great paintings and artists via jy s great paintings. Housed in an 23 x 16 12inch archival mat suitable for framing. Verso, a balancing act entitled four high museum number s. Therell be hulahooping, telephone booktearing, acrobatic balancing and more. Dame laura knight dbe ra rws, british 18701977 mme anna pavlova, 1920. Welcome to the wonderful circus of dame laura knight. She painted backstage at the diaghilev ballets sessions in london and took lessons at tillers dance academy in st martins lane in order to draw there. Knight s circus folk exhibition, at the alpine club in 1930, was heavily criticised in art journals, but her paintings of more mundane subjects, such as domestic interiors and london streets, were highly praised this definitely needs a reference. A book of drawings, forward by charles marriott and.
Circus matinee by dame laura knight, oil on canvas, genre. Dame laura knight paintings for sale dame laura knight art. Agricultural agriculture animals artists audiences babies and children ballet cafe scenes circus cirtcus cornwall domestic scenes dressing dutch scenes fair fairs fire fishing and boats holidays industry landscapes leisure london malvern models motherhood old vehicles performers places portrait. Laura knight was fascinated by the circus and was a regular visitor to bertram mills circuses at olympia from its early days in the 19201921 season. Laura knight at the theatre paintings and drawings of the ballet and the stage hardcover july 30, 2008. Laura knight sketch of con colleano knight, laura dame v. Princeton university library services are available online. Laura knight sketch of circus performers knight, laura dame. And as a pioneering painter of women and war, dame laura knight the.
Laura knight 18771970 b long eaton, derbyshire, 4 aug. In her book oil paint and grease paint she comments i have often tried to analyse the circus appeal. New walk museum and art gallery, leicester and astley cheetham public library and art gallery. See available works on paper, paintings, and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist.
Jul 11, 20 dame laura knight and the nude controversy a girl who made it into art school at was always going to go far in life. Buy collectable laura knight books and get the best deals. Agricultural agriculture animals artists audiences babies and children ballet cafe scenes circus cirtcus cornwall. Jul 11, 20 the exhibition includes over 40 paintings and drawings and is ordered in a chronological sequence across her artistic career. Laura knight sketched travelled with a circus, and made etchings, drawings and oil paintings. Find more prominent pieces of genre painting at best visual art database. Born laura johnson at long eaton, derbyshire educated at brincliffe, nottingham. A book of drawings, with an introduction by charles. Buy laura knight in art prints and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Laura knight began her studies at the nottingham school of art when she was just thirteen years of age, thanks to the increased accessibility of institutional art education for women around the turn of the nineteenth century. This new study accompanies an exhibition in the ras tennant gallery in the autumn of 2019. Circus dame laura knight art funded 1946 dimensions 25 x 23 cm bequeathed by c rosenfeld through the art fund.
Although knight was known for painting amidst the world of the theatre and ballet in london, and for being a war artist during the second world war, she was also greatly interested in, and inspired by, more marginalised communities and individuals including gypsies and circus performers. Knights confidence grew and she developed a vigorous plein air technique. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Dame laura knight ras drawings from the royal academys collection confirm her exceptional gift for capturing lifes multiplicity an movement. Her skill in capturing movement, form and colour excels in her drawings and paintings of such legendary dancers as karsavina in firebird and the threecornered hat. She also traveled with the mills and carmos circus. Knight worked on the present lot in her studio over the carpenters shop at mousehole in cornwall, inspired by the countless drawings and sketches she had made backstage at the circus.
Laura knight sketch of con colleano knight, laura dame. A founder member of the circus fans association she painted the grand parade charivari that was exhibited at the royal academy in 1929, the same year that she travelled with the millscarmo. The circus was a popular national entertainment in the 1920s. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, the daily art magazine proudly takes each of you to a lovely ride through the circus. With this latest book on dame laura knight, barbara has once again brought.
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