The Wapping Group of Artists: Sixty Years of Painting by the Thames

The Wapping Group of Artists: Sixty Years of Painting by the Thames

by P. Banning (Editor)

Synopsis

A review of 60 years of painting London's river from Henley to the estuary and east coast harbours, this text includes personal narratives by the Wapping Group of Artists.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 96
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Seafarer Books
Published: 01 Oct 2005

ISBN 10: 0954706250
ISBN 13: 9780954706258

Media Reviews
With some 200 splendid pictures, this book tells the story of a group of talented artists who have met to paint by the River Thames. Since the group started in 1946 they have painted outdoors to produce a fine collection of art portraying the River and life afloat on it. The Wapping Group is considered the last proper artists' society left in England and this book is a testimonial to the considerable artistic talent of the 'Wappers'. White Ensign Association Captivating portrait in words, photographs, paintings, and drawings of the works and routines of a London marine artists' society founded in 1946. Wooden Boat ...it is a book by the artists for the artists; a book that may be treasured by those with a nostalgic bent and a love of the Thames. Sailing