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PEGGY ANGUS: DESIGNER, TEACHER, PAINTER

Written by James Russell
Illustrated by Peggy Angus
Published by Antique Collectors' Club in 2014
ISBN: 9781851497683

PEGGY ANGUS: DESIGNER, TEACHER, PAINTER
Written by James Russell. Illustrated by Peggy Angus.
Stock no. 1830649
1st. 2014. Hardback. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Combining biography with a critical analysis of her work, this richly illustrated book aims both to celebrate Peggy's life and remarkable career and to bring it to the attention of a new generation. Matt pictorial boards. Illustrated endpapers. Colour & b/w illustrations and photos. 175 pages including index. ISBN: 9781851497683. Pictorial dustwrapper has a closed tear at top of spine edge on rear panel else a lovely copy.

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Front cover

Cover of PEGGY ANGUS: DESIGNER, TEACHER, PAINTER by James Russell

Contents

  • Foreword by Carolyn Trant
  • Preface
  • 1. Very Musical, Very Gifted
  • 2. Painting, Politics and the Trials of Love
  • 3. The Art Room was Almost a Separate Domain
  • 4. Decoration for a New Britain
  • 5. The Fine Art of Wallpaper
  • 6. A Plea for Creative Patronage
  • Endnotes
  • Bibliography
  • Acknowledgements
  • Image Credits
  • Index