ADAMS, Norman

Adams, Norman and Anna. Happy Christmas and New Year card. Linocut of flower

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Adams, Norman and Anna. Happy Christmas and New Year card. Linocut of flower

Happy Christmas 72. A large linocut printed in light green on dark green coloured paper showing a flower. The sheet is folded into two and attached at all four corners onto a thicker piece of paper. In the lower margin outside the image in red biro for Christmas 72 and a New Year 72. from anna and Norman and boys. When folded the front has Greetings written in red biro hand written. The card does not lay flat due to the tissue paper being tight in the fold. Open Sheet size 21.5 x29 cm ( 8.5 x 11.5 inches) Card size 14.5 x29 cm ( 8.5 x 5.5 inches)

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From the collection of Howard Bliss (1894-1977) and John Marshall (1911-1995) Howard Bliss was an important patron and a close friend to Ivon Hitchens

Norman Adams RA British 1927 2005) was a British artist, and professor of painting at the Royal Academy Schools. Besides painting he was a stage and costume designer, and painted murals and made pots. He studied at harrow School of a Art 1948-51 and had his first solo show at Gimpel Fils in 1952. And Fine Art Society in 2004. He had early success in stage design and mural painting s. From 1962-70 he was the head of painting school at Manchester College of Art, later becoming professor of painting at Newcastle University, 1981-6. From 1986-95 he was professor of painting and keeper at Royal Academy. His work is held at the Tate Gallery. He was married to the English poet and artist Anna Adams (1926 2011).

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Publisher: Self published.
Date: 1972
Place: Manchester
Book ID: 60003071