Henry Scott Tuke

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Henry Scott Tuke offers an in-depth exploration of the life and work of the renowned British painter, Henry Scott Tuke. It delves into his artistic contributions, particularly his impressionistic depictions of maritime scenes and male portraiture, set against the backdrop of industrial and cultural change in late 19th to early 20th century England. The book also sheds light on Tuke’s personal life, his socio-cultural influences, and his impact on contemporary art movements.
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If you appreciate stunning depictions of seascapes and human figures, particularly from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this book offers a rich exploration of Henry Scott Tuke's art. It's perfect for those interested in expression through painting and capturing light and colour in captivating works.

A timely survey of this significant British artist and the complexities surrounding his work and reputation today

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Henry Scott Tuke offers a timely survey of this significant British artist and the complexities surrounding his work and reputation today.

Famed for his depictions of sun, sea, and sailing during a late Victorian and Edwardian golden age, the British painter Henry Scott Tuke RA (1858–1929) is an intriguing artistic anomaly. Moving between Cornish-based artist colonies and the London art scene, stylistically Tuke presents a fusion of progressive plein airisme, loose impressionistic handling, and a vivid palette, yet he was fundamentally an academic painter of exhibition nudes.

Though consistently successful throughout his lifetime, in the wake of two world wars Tuke’s depictions of bathing boys came to represent a seemingly outmoded epoch. This far-reaching study features new research from leading authorities on Victorian and Edwardian art. Essays tackle questions of wide-ranging artistic influences, experimental art practice, and a varied reception history. Tuke’s repeated portrayal of adolescent male nudes provokes challenging questions about the depiction, exhibition, and reception of the body—especially the young body—both then and now.

Published in association with Watts Gallery.

Exhibition Schedule:

Watts Gallery, Surrey
(June 7–September 12, 2021)

Falmouth Art Gallery, Cornwall
(September 18–November 20, 2021)

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300265842

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 130 color illus.

Contributors:

Edited by Cicely Robinson

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Cicely Robinson is the former Brice Curator at Watts Gallery–Artists’ Village in Surrey, England.