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A Mary Newcomb
Drawing from Observation
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Set against the backdrop of rural East Anglia, this book showcases the artistic journey of Mary Newcomb, who began her diary on New Year's Day 1986 at age 64. Through her sketches, paintings, and diary extracts, it highlights her acute observations of nature and daily life, revealing her deep appreciation for the world around her. Compiled by her daughter and grandson, the work includes insights from Tessa Newcomb and an essay by art critic William Packer, exploring the interplay between her written reflections and artistic expression.
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A Mary Newcomb, Tessa Newcomb, William Packer
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- A Mary Newcomb
- Subtitle
- Drawing from Observation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tessa Newcomb, William Packer
- Publisher
- Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9781848222953
- Category
- Art / Culture, Fine art
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of rural East Anglia, this book showcases the artistic journey of Mary Newcomb, who began her diary on New Year's Day 1986 at age 64. Through her sketches, paintings, and diary extracts, it highlights her acute observations of nature and daily life, revealing her deep appreciation for the world around her. Compiled by her daughter and grandson, the work includes insights from Tessa Newcomb and an essay by art critic William Packer, exploring the interplay between her written reflections and artistic expression.