... from yesterday's post, here is one of my favourites from the 'True to Life' exhibition I mentioned on the other blog, another evocative rendition of a farming scene of the wider period of which Alison Uttley writes, this one James Bateman's 'Haytime in the Cotswolds', 1939.
A reviewer at the time said of it, "This is probably not a particular place as it exists, but that kind of place that you would like it to be." The Country Child is a similarly potent, imaginative recreation of a place.
C.F. Tunnicliffe, whose work illustrates Alison Uttley's memoir, is the subject of a forthcoming exhibition at The Royal Academy of Arts.
Following on from The Country Child, I'm now reading Ronald Blythe's In the Artist's Garden, which blends "literature, poetry, spirituality and memory as [the author] muses on the world from his garden gate." Perfect.
The Country Child is one of my favorite bed side books. Just love it. I wish I could see the exhibition... I will put In the Artists Garden on my to read list. Thank you!
Posted by: Kathleen | 07 July 2017 at 05:55 PM
Your mention of C F Tunnicliffe and a new Ronald Blythe....double dose of delights this morning! Thank you.
I have followed Ronald Blythe's columns on his local parishes' Word from Wormingford blog until the recent announcement that he has finally decided to 'retire'. I have several of his books made from these, always a joy to dip into; calming, wise and such beautiful descriptions.
Posted by: Fran H-B | 11 July 2017 at 06:36 AM