The Sitwells and the Arts of the 1920s and 1930s: National Portrait Gallery, London - Hardcover

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9781855141407: The Sitwells and the Arts of the 1920s and 1930s: National Portrait Gallery, London

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ISBN 10: 185514140X ISBN 13: 9781855141407

Publisher: Natl Portrait Gallery Pubns, 1994

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'Battle is in the curve of their nostrils', wrote Arnold Bennett of the Sitwells. 'They issue forth from their bright pavilions and demand trouble.' Poets, patrons of the arts and ardent self-publicists, the three siblings, Edith, Osbert and Sacheverell, rarely missed an opportunity to promote themselves or denounce their sworn enemy, the philistine.
They were natural subjects, and targets for the media. Unconventional, aristocratic, physically imposing (all more than six feet tall), they were bold, talented and provocative, and there were three of them. This book celebrates their lives and their artistic crusade, which brought them into contact and conflict with many of the leading figures of the arts in the early part of this century. Gertrude Stein, T. S. Eliot, Dylan Thomas and Evelyn Waugh were among their friends; their favourite enemies included Wyndham Lewis, Noel Coward and D. H. Lawrence.

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This lavishly illustrated catalogue of an exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery showcases paintings, photographs and drawings that evoke London's literary and artistic circles during the 1920s and '30s, focusing on the eccentric Sitwells. Siblings Edith (1887-1964), Osbert (1892-1969) and Sacheverell (1897-1988) became well known after their production of Facade, a '20's experimental theatrical performance that featured Edith's poetry and inspired an unflattering satire by Noel Coward (London Calling). The three were united in their ardent support of the arts and frequently expressed controversial opinions about other writers. Accompanying essays by British scholars detail the Sitwells' literary achievements. Osbert and Edith both wrote poetry as well as biographies (Edith) and satirical novels (Osbert), while Sacheverell published books on architecture. The 250 illustrations, 150 in color, include works by Cecil Beaton and Pavel Tchelitchew.
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Enjoy a beautiful catalog of an exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery which profiles the paintings and illustrations which influenced London's artistic circles during the 1920s and 30s. The Sitwell siblings, joined by an interest in the arts, provided unconventional avenues for revealing unusual artists. -- Midwest Book Review

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