A Portrait of Robert Lenkiewicz

The stunning new pictorial biography featuring more than 400 photographs from The Lenkiewicz Archive by Dr Philip Stokes. Between 19682002, renowned photographer Philip Stokes compiled a unique archive of images and biographical material about his close friend, the painter Robert Lenkiewicz. Dr Stokes' remarkable photographs offer a tantalizing glimpse into the life of Robert Lenkiewicz in a striking visual style which ideally complements the painter's own work. Dr Stokes recorded landmark public events in the artist's life as well as working practices in Lenkiewicz's studios with sitters for many of his most significant paintings. He was also granted unique access behind the scenes, capturing the artist in intimate private settings. The archive also includes a visual record of the development of the artist's magnificent private library. This large-format hardback book contains 180 pages and reproduces many images in full 11 x 8 ins size.