Kennington eric 1888 1960 (4 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 672 p., [52] leaves of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm. ; OCLC: 42472485 ; LC: D568.4; Dewey: 940.41 ; "Privately printed, 1926; first published for general circulation, 1935."/ Preface by A.W. Lawrence./ Portraits by Eric Kennington, Augustus John, William Roberts, John Singer Sargent, William Nicholson, Henry Lamb, William Rothenstein, R.M. Young, Colin Gill, Frank Dobson, and Gilbert Spencer, and illustration by Sydney Carline. ; Contents: Preface / by A.W. Lawrence -- Introduction: the foundations of Arab revolt -- Book I: My first visit to Arabia -- Book II: Feisal's first extension northward -- Book III: Concentration against the Medina Railway -- Book IV: The expedition against Akaba -- Book V: Exploiting the new base -- Book VI: The failure of the bridges -- Book VII: A winter campaign -- Book VIII: Orthodoxy arrives -- Book IX: Manoeuvring for a final stroke -- Book X: The liberation of Damascus -- Epilogue. ; Includes indexes.; "T.E. Lawrence "Lawrence of Arabia" recounts his role in the origin of the modern Arab world. At first a shy Oxford scholar and archaeologist with a facility for languages, he joined and went on to lead the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Turks while the rest of the world was enmeshed in World War I. With its richly detailed evocation of the land and the people Lawrence passionately believed in, its incisive portraits of key players, from Faisal ibn Hussein, the future Hashemite king of Syria and Iraq, to General Sir Edmund Allenby and other members of the British imperial forces, The Seven Pillars of Wisdom is an indispensible primary historical source. It helps us to understand today's Middle East, while giving us thrilling accounts of military exploits (including the liberation of Aqaba and Damascus), clandestine activities, and human foibles." ; tan colored cloth in beautifully illustrated dustjacket ; bookplate ; thick, heavy volume ; FINE/FINE. Book. …

See Kennington's entry in the Oxford DNB. All six items in good condition, lightly aged. Previously pinned together, with Kennington's letters folded for postage, and all three are 1p, 8vo, and signed 'Eric Kennington'. ONE: Kennington ALS, 11 June 1956. Having conferred with Ackroyd's clerk 'Mr. Osborne', he explains that he cannot give his attention to the portrait until September. 'I habitually visit my sitter, for that takes less of his time & energy, & he is more at ease in his own surroundings.' He explains the arrangements he would prefer, ending 'I do much more than the 5 hours, so shall need a [cover?] to work alone, when you are not sitting.' TWO: Kennington ALS, 'Wed 26' [September 1956]. Begins: 'In uncertainty I approached Osborne with your suggestion of an oil painting (different in conception & size). His answer is surprisingly definite. They want only the head & shoulders like those at Skinners' Hall.' He explains that what he has done 'supplies their demand, so I will take it to them before painting as I expect their architect will be instructive about the frame. Then I will bring it to you.' He assumes that as a result the arranged sittings will not be secretary, and hopes that 'you & others will not be put out'. He ends by thanking him for 'making a portrait possible in your immense activity. From impressions here, it seems to have unusual force, but I know it is only one vision. Less charming than commanding, I think'. THREE: Kennington ALS, 7 October 1956. He apologises, 'having evidently made a mess, & trying to do the correct thing. / The Carpenter's [sic] may not at all like this portrait! I can never be certain. The delay is caused by framers. This week I shall take it to them boxed securely but unframed.' He thanks him for 'suggesting a frame from The Guildhall Library. Again I cannot decide. I have found the architects of City Companies always definite on this point.' He ends with thanks for Ackroyd's 'good wishes re Clerkendon Church. The Parish has become filled with joy & keenness in their pride at saving their own roof. There are even 8 men carving new decorations for the renewed roof, and wonderfully efficiently. / Wishing complete success to St. Mary-le-Bow'. ITEMS FOUR to SIX: Unsigned carbons of replies, the first from 'Vice-Admiral T. B. Drew CB., CVO., OBE.' In Item Five, 3 October 1956, Ackroyd writes expresses regret that Kennington 'approached the Clerk regarding the painting, because of course his answer would conform to the instructions given him by the Committee, and I would have wished that you had left it to me to have dealt with the matter'. After suggesting that he should not 'waste any money upon a frame' he apologises again: 'I was hoping that together we could have produced something worthy of a great Company'. He concludes with wishes for 'every success in your work and in the work of the Church which you serve with such enthusiasm'. …

Manuscript. Condizione: Fine. One page ALs to " Nuts ", no date, Ipsden Oxon on headed notepaper (signed with initials). Concerning a portrait of Nuts by Maurice Codner, which Nuts wishes to have exhibited at the Royal Academy, Kennington sees nothing to prevent this and offers his advice. Official War Artist, and illustrator of T. E. Lawrence's Seven Pillars of Wisdom.…