Eric Gill
Eric Gill by Fiona MacCarthy is a comprehensive biography published by Faber & Faber in 1990, spanning 338 pages. This work explores the life of Eric Gill, a prominent English artist-craftsman known for his contributions as a typographer, lettercutter, sculptor, and master wood-engraver. MacCarthy presents a detailed examination of Gill’s artistic achievements alongside the complexities of his personal life, providing insights into his role within Catholic art and craft communities and his beliefs regarding sexual freedom.
Readers will find a nuanced portrayal of Gill, highlighting both his artistic genius and the contradictions that defined him. The biography delves into the intricacies of his character, offering a balanced view of his contributions to the arts and the personal challenges he faced. MacCarthy’s exploration of Gill’s life presents a significant addition to the understanding of 20th-century English art and biography, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of art, biography, and personal philosophy.
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Fiona MacCarthy’s ground-breaking biography of the artist-craftsman, typographer, and lettercutter, master wood-engraver, and sculptor: Eric Gill.
‘Fascinating on the work and fair to the man; a brilliant biography.’ Independent
‘Scrupulous and sensitive . . . A wise and foolish English eccentric in full glory.’ Observer
‘Full of insight and interest . . . A considerable addition to modern biography.’ Times
Eric Gill was the greatest English artist-craftsman of the twentieth century: a typographer and lettercutter of genius and a master in the art of sculpture and wood-engraving. He was a devoted family man and key figure in three Catholic art and craft communities: yet he also believed in complete sexual freedom. In her controversial, landmark biography, originally published in 1989, celebrated biographer Fiona MacCarthy delves into the complex, dark, and contradictory sides of the man and the artist for the first time – and the result is his definitive portrait.
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