Barbara Rae RA is renowned for her vivid, expressionistic paintings and graphic works. In this book, the first comprehensive study of Raes prints, Andrew Lambirth charts her development as a printmaker, from her early experiments at Edinburgh College of Art to her recent collaboration with Coriander Studios. Commentaries from the master printers with whom Rae has worked offer a fascinating insight into her practice, while the artists own observations reveal the important relationship between her printmaking and her painting. Illustrated with key prints from throughout Raes career, this book celebrates the art of one of Britains most gifted and original printmakers.

Author Biography

Andrew Lambirth is art critic of "The Spectator" and the author of numerous books on British artists, including "Craigie Aitchison: Out of the Ordinary," "Allen Jones: Works, "and "Nigel Hall: Sculpture and Works on Paper."