ADAMS, Norman

Norman and Anna Adams. Happy Christmas and New Year card Linocut titled ‘Sheep safely grazing and long may they continue to do so

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Norman and Anna Adams. Happy Christmas and New Year card Linocut titled ‘Sheep safely grazing and long may they continue to do so’

Christmas card dated 1980. Folding sheet with a linocut titled Sheep safely grazing and long may they continue to do so Best wishes for New decade from Norman & Anna A. The sheet is folded twice, therefore two vertical creases, for folding into an envelope. On front, back of print, best wishes for Christmas 79 and New Year -80- In good condition.

Sheet size 21 x 31 cm (8.5 x 12 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: 1980
Place: Newcastle
Condition: Very Good
Illustrator: Anna Adams
Book ID: 60003077