Tirzah Garwood (1908–1951), best known as the wife of Eric Ravilious and as the author of the autobiography Long Live Great Bardfield, excelled as a fine artist and printmaker. Her diverse and enchanting works are gems of the mid-20th century.
Written by James Russell, author of the bestselling Ravilious, this beautifully illustrated book is published in association with Dulwich Picture Gallery to coincide with the first major exhibition devoted to the artist and designer since 1952. It shows the full extent of Tirzah Garwood’s output for the first time.
Her paintings and 3D constructions are given the public showcase and critical examination they deserve, while examining her development of a distinctive ‘sophisticated naïve’ approach that subtly transformed innocent subjects to unsettling effect. More than 80 works by Tirzah Garwood, almost exclusively from private collections and including books, studies and ephemera, are accompanied by around 12 artworks by Eric Ravilious setting the context in which the artists worked together and exploring the shared interests and techniques of this remarkable creative couple.
The book features new research, and special essays by Ella Ravilious, Eric and Tirzah’s granddaughter, and writer Jennifer Higgie.
