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Pont du Gard, Nimes, France, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
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Pont du Gard, Nimes, France, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Pont du Gard, Nimes, France, 1951. Pont du Gard, Nimes, France, c AD 150, built to carry water across river to the town of Nimes, which was, in fact, some distance away from the aqueduct. The Roman aqueduct in the south of France over the River Gardon is the highest of all elevated Roman aqueducts, and one of the best preserved. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952. The writer, artist, poet, and illustrator Mervyn Peake (1911-1968) was one of her tutors, and her style of drawing was also influenced by other British illustrators such as Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake and Edward Bawden. Markham spent time in the Dolomite Mountains in Italy, and also visited Rome, sketching classical buildings. After graduating from Central, she worked as a graphic designer, producing book illustrations, cartoons for comics, menus and programmes. She gave up her promising career however when she got married in 1957. Middle-class women at that time were expected to devote their energies to bringing up children and running the home, and despite her obvious talent, she lacked the confidence to return to illustration. Her portfolio remained in the family attic for many years, but now her work is published here for the first time
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1950s Aqueduct Arched Fifties Gard Gardon Languedoc Roussillon Markham Nimes Pont Du Gard River Gard River Gardon Shirley Shirley Jane Shirley Jane Markham Shirley Markham Shirley Waite Waite Wash Archway
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This print captures the iconic Pont du Gard in Nimes, France, taken by the talented artist Shirley Markham in 1951. The ancient Roman aqueduct, dating back to around AD 150, was constructed to transport water across the river to the town of Nimes, which was situated at a considerable distance from the aqueduct itself. Standing as one of the highest elevated Roman aqueducts and remarkably well-preserved, this architectural marvel is a testament to both engineering prowess and historical significance. Shirley Markham's artistic journey began at Central School of Art in London during her studies in Graphic Design and Illustration from 1950-1952. Under esteemed tutor Mervyn Peake and inspired by renowned British illustrators like Edward Ardizzone, Quentin Blake, and Edward Bawden, Markham developed her unique style of drawing. Her travels through Italy's Dolomite Mountains and visits to Rome allowed her to sketch classical buildings that further enriched her creative repertoire. Although she exhibited immense talent as a writer, artist, poet, and illustrator with notable contributions such as book illustrations, comic cartoons menus for restaurants and programs for events during her career as a graphic designer; societal expectations prevailed when she married in 1957. Middle-class women were often expected to prioritize their roles as homemakers rather than pursue professional aspirations. Consequently, despite possessing undeniable skillfulness within illustration circles herself-confidence waned over time. For many years after leaving behind her promising career prospects due to marriage commitments; Markham's portfolio remained hidden away in an attic until now when it is finally being published for all art enthusiasts worldwide - offering an unprecedented glimpse into this remarkable artist's previously unseen body of work.
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