Craxton's Cats
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Book Overview A superbly illustrated account of one of the major figures of modern British painting's passion for cats, written with personal knowledge...
A superbly illustrated account of one of the major figures of modern British painting's passion for cats, written with personal knowledge of the artist. By concentrating on a single subject very dear to John Craxton's heart--cats--this volume offers an accessible introduction to this popular artist, who has been championed by David Attenborough and Andrew Marr, among many others. Craxton's significance as an early artist companion of Lucian Freud, his time in Greece, and his collaborations with Patrick Leigh Fermor have generated growing interest in his art.
For Craxton, cats were an index of moods and states of mind, and a splendidly apposite vehicle for his visual and verbal wit. Craxton loved cats and lived with them for most of his life. The cat image came readily to mind and hand, whether he was planning a taverna scene in Crete or doodling during a telephone conversation. Cats permeate his art, weaving their way through his paintings, drawings, and prints, bringing humor and mischief to his images, as they did to his daily existence. Affectionate and faithless, they were like so many casual lovers, no better than they should be and gloriously on the make. In many ways, they are a fitting symbol or leitmotif for Craxton's own happy-go-lucky life.
A widely accessible introduction to Craxton's work, this delightful book will appeal to the devotee and the uninitiated alike.
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 144 | Language: English | Publisher: THAMES & HUDSON | ISBN: 0500028044
FormatHardcover
Pages144
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0500028044
EAN9780500028049
PublisherTHAMES & HUDSON
Publication Date2024-10-08
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight0.92 Pounds
Length7.6 Inches
Width6.7 Inches
Height0.7 Inches
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