Lambirth, Andrew
Diana Armfield: A Lyrical Eye
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913645076
- author:
- Lambirth, Andrew
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Paul Holberton Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 27.7 x 23.1 x 2.3 centimeters (1
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Subjects & Themes,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Diana Armfield RA Hon RWS NEAC is an artist whose personal attachment to subject and distinctive affinity with form and tone have made her a highly influential figure in modern British art. This book, created to mark her 100th birthday, brings together over 200 beautiful reproductions of her work, showcasing her fascination with landscape and place. The book also explores Diana's artistic and life story, tracing her favourite subjects and events, from Welsh landscapes to informal flower displays. An interview with Andrew Lambirth provides insight into Diana's unique bond with her husband, Bernard Dunstan, who passed away in 2017, as well as an essay on her work by the author. Diana Armfield's work has been widely acclaimed, with regular exhibitions at prominent London galleries like Browse & Darby. Her paintings are held in private and public collections worldwide, including the V&A and Yale Center for British Art.