Laura Knight, Ruby Loftus Screwing a Breech-ring, 1943

London, Imperial War Museum, Art.IWM ART LD 2850

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“Trailblazer” doesn’t even begin to cover it! In a nearly eight-decade-long career, Laura Knight established herself as one of the most successful and popular painters Britain has ever produced. Her work not only crosses media – from oils to watercolour and etching – but also styles. She was one of the first British artists to embrace Impressionism, and remained committed to unflinching realism throughout her work.

The sheer variety of media and genres is itself astonishing. Whether from her years as a leading light of the Newlyn School, as a war artist, or as a chronicler of working people’s lives (to name but a few of her specialisms!), her work is consistently accomplished, affecting, and compelling.

Join us to enjoy and celebrate this remarkable woman and her art.

RJW F2518 Online (via Zoom)

A 5-hour short course, delivered via 2 x 2½-hour sessions on consecutive Saturdays (Saturday 5 & Saturday 12 July).

£40 (individual registration); £72 (for two people sharing one screen).