[ffrench, John] Lamb, Peter.

The Life and Work of John ffrench – Irish Ceramic Artist (1928-2010).

Limited Edition (No.74 of 100 of a special signed edition). Kinsale, Gandon Editions, 2017. Quarto. 336 pages with illustrations throughout. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. Excellent, as new condition, with the DVD “A Life of Colour” included in the rear of the publication (this film is only included in the special edition). Extremely Rare !

The Definitive Biography of this seminal Ceramic and Textile Artist, who influenced a generation of successful ceramic artists, not only in Ireland.
This wonderful publication includes for example the following sections:

1 – John Ffrench’s Family Background
2 – Art Education and Making Friends (Dublin 1945-1951 and Italy 1951-1955)
3 – Kilkenny, India, Iceland and Kilkenny again (A Year in Kilkenny, 1956/ ffrench in India 1957-1959/ Iceland 1960 / Kilkenny 1960-1962
4 – Arklow Studio Pottery (1962-1969)
5 – Stockbridge, Massachusetts (1969-2010) – Silk-screen printing / Batik / Dolphin Studio Pottery
6 – Kinvara, County Galway (1993-2010)

The publication includes also a Bibliography and an Index

• Keywords: Art – Rare · Arts & Crafts · Arts & Crafts Movement – Rare · Arts & Crafts Movement (Ireland) · Catalogue Four – International Art · Ceramic · Ceramics · ffrench, John [Irish Ceramic Artist] · Irish Art – Rare · Textile Techniques · Textile-Craft · Textile-Design · Textiles in Art
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 32479AB

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