Highly Desirable: The Zinkeisen Sisters and Their Legacy

Kelleway, Philip

Leiston Press

Julia Heseltine's Dreamscapes

The Johnstone twins were amongst the most prolific illustrators of children's books in twentieth-century Britain, working from their studio in either London, or the Suffolk countryside. Today they are remembered chiefly as the first illustrators of Dodie Smith's much loved classic, The Hundred and One Dalmatians (1956). The sisters' popularity as artists took off in the early 1950s, when they were noticed by publishers and their reputation as illustrators began to grow. They always worked together, each assessing and contributing to a piece of work until both were satisfied. Janet's interest in animals and birds and Anne's love of period costumes reflected strongly in their work, including designs for, amongst other items, greetings cards. Up to the death of Janet in 1979, there was never a children's book illustrated under either one of their names alone. They produced drawings and paintings for over one hundred books and were involved in early pioneering children's television programmes, including Charlie the Cat, Tai Lu, Andy Pandy, and Bill and Ben the Flower Pot Men. In this lavishly illustrated book Philip Kelleway discusses the work of the Johnstone twins and introduces the reader to their fascinating lives, including being daughters to the famous artist and stage designer Doris Zinkeisen (1897-1991).

Johnstone Twins

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Halstar

<p>Product Description      A lavishly illustrated celebration of the lives and artwork of the Zinkeisen sisters. Beginning with their births in Scotland at the turn of the twentieth century, this volume follows Doris and Anna Zinkeisen from their emergence in London among the most eminent artists of their day to their quiet but highly productive twilight years in rural Suffolk.  During the sisters’ golden age from the 1920s to the 50s, the Zinkeisen sisters enjoyed huge success and won numerous accolades. They mixed in elite Bohemian circles, visually chronicled in their seductive artwork and designs. Their paintings and design work, murals for luxury ocean liners, and costume designs for stage and film are today emblematic of that period in British art. With more than two hundred color plates, this volume traces the lives of the Zinkeisen sisters, illuminating how women artists of their generation navigated the art world and its prejudices.       Review      "From their origins in Scotland to their eminence in London and highly productive twilight years in Suffolk, this book captures the careers and struggles against sexism of two unjustly neglected talents." ― Arts & Collections      About the Author      Philip Kelleway is an art historian who has written widely on eighteenth-century porcelain, illustration, and landscape painting.Emma Roodhouse is an art curator at Colchester + Ipswich Museums and a contributor to research projects for the East Anglian Traditional Arts Centre, UK.Nicola Evans is an artist and conservator of paintings at KSH Conservation Limited.</p>

The Art of Doris and Anna Zinkeisen

Roodhouse, Emma

Evans, Nicola

Individual Artists

Unicorn Publishing Group

<p>A compelling record of eighteenth-century taste through pieces of Meissen porcelain.\nThis book presents more than one hundred specially commissioned photographs of eighteenth-century Meissen porcelain from a significant private collection, illuminating what elite consumers of that era valued, aspired to, and found entertaining. With an expert eye, each object is showcased in the round and up close, highlighting all important features. Detailed entries accompany each item and an introductory essay helps to place them in their proper historical context. Anyone with an interest in the decorative arts of the eighteenth century will find this book a feast for the eyes.</p>

Figures of the Enlightenment: A Catalogue of Eighteenth-century Meissen from a Private Collection

Weller, Tristan Sam

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