ADAMS, Norman

Adams, Norman and Anna. Happy Christmas and New Year card. Linocut titled ‘Old Wife a sunning Sitting’

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Adams, Norman and Anna. Happy Christmas and New Year card. Linocut titled ‘Old Wife a sunning Sitting’

Linocut printed in two colours, black and red titled Old Wife a sunning Sitting for Christmas 74. Printed on lilac coloured paper. Along margin in biro is written Dear John, do you mind forwarding the card for Bliss-in other envelope. We don t have his address-would be glad to-love & best wishes for New Year 75 from Norman and Anna A. The sheet has three horizontal folds, one of which has a short tear along, not going into image and some light creases around the edges as the paper is quite soft.

Sheet size 22 x 19.5 cm (9.75 x 7.75 cm)

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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: 1974
Place: London
Book ID: 60003073