Laura Knight: A Working Life

by Laura Knight and Annette Wickham

The drawings of the pioneering painter Laura Knight (1877-1970) in the collection of the Royal Academy confirm her exceptional gift for capturing life's multiplicity and movement. Knight was the first female member to be elected to the Royal Academy of Arts and in 1965 the Academy's major retrospective of her work recognized her importance in British art.

Drawing was a key part of Knight's art, and allowed her to capture at speed her various...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1912520362
• ISBN13: 9781912520367
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Royal Academy of Arts
• Length: 96 Pages