Author: Gerrard, C.
Title: The Great Fen: Artists for Nature in England
Description: Langford Press 2006 167, numerous col illus + photos. 312x279mm. HB. Vg in d/w. Signed to half-title by two of the artists, Darren Woodhead and Carry Akroyd. Darren Woodhead's illustrations are used on the title page, and his signature also incorporates a matching pen and ink sketch of a hare. Gift inscription to verso of front free endpaper.. This fabulous collection of the work of 30 British artists depicts in a variety of styles, the landscapes and wildlife of England’s fenland at Woodwalton Fen and Holme Fen National Nature Reserves. The artwork included ranges from field sketches of birds and other animals, detailed botanical and entomological studies, landscapes that are instantly recognisable and landscapes that are almost abstract, sculptures using scrap metal found in the area, and transient paintings of dragonflies on bog oaks dug from the peat.. [9781904078135]

Keywords: Fens; Natural History Art; Norfolk; England; Britain


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