Artists in Newlyn and West Cornwall 1880--1940 (Hardback)

By far the most comprehensive biographical survey yet published on the art and artists of the period, Artists in Newlyn and West Cornwall 1880–1940 is an indispensable resource for collectors, curators and dealers. It will also be a delight – both visually and for its literary content – for the general reader. The artists began arriving in Cornwall in increasing numbers with the opening of the railways; the trickle became a stream and by the end of the nineteenth century, the stream had become a rushing torrent. As many as 2,000 individuals were coming and going, some teaching, others being taught, but most pursuing at least a part-time living from their art. The ‘Newlyn School’ of artists has long been a remarkable British phenomenon and even into the twenty-first century continues to fascinate. This dictionary and source-book brings together a large team of contributors from the past and present; whether reproduced from contemporaneous archive material or written from today’s modern standpoint. At the core of the book are biographies of the many artists and craftspeople working in Newlyn, Lamorna and Penzance, extending into St Ives and the surrounding areas. Beautifully illustrated, with bibliography and essays from commentators through the generations, the book provides invaluable insights into the artistic life of the times.