Divine people : the art & life of Ambrose McEvoy 1877-1927 /

Ambrose McEvoy was one of the most modern and daring English society portrait painters of the early 20th century. His quick, confident style of painting drew the attention of many leading society figures, from Winston Churchill to Lady Diana Cooper, and in particular subjects who craved something be...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Chilston, Eric Alexander Akers-Douglas, 3d viscount, 1910- (Author)
Other Authors:	Hendra, Lawrence (Editor), McEvoy, Ambrose, 1878-1927
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London : Paul Holberton Publishing, 2019.
Subjects:	McEvoy, Ambrose, > 1878-1927 > Exhibitions. McEvoy, Ambrose, > 1878-1927. Painters > England > Biography. Biographies.

Table of Contents:

Parentage and Early Life
Old Masters and Young Love: The Slade Years
Rafting Off: Exhibitions, Sales and Dieppe
Madame: The Ascent of Ambrose McEvoy
Bright Lights in Dark Times
Dancing on Drawings: An Honest Day's Work
A Painter of Heroes
A New Look for Modern Women
Marcel Dupre and Success in America
The Prince of Fashionable Portrait Painters
Establishment Approval
The Glory Years
Final Flourish.