Sir Winston Churchill was one of the world's greatest statesmen of the 20th century.
In 1915, Churchill was forced to resign from the wartime British government, he was 40 years old and thought his political career finished. He became deeply depressed, but was rescued during a family holiday by his discovery of the "muse of painting".
Churchill's fascination with painting continued until his last years and for thr first time this book tells the story of his life through his own pictures.
They show the old Surrey farmhouse where he began to paintm his headquarters on the Western Front in 1916, as well as scenes at Blenheim where he was born, places he visited in England and Scotland, many views of the French Riviera, the Italian Alps and Morocco.
As well as illustrating all Churchill's known paintings, this book contains two of his articles: Painting as a Pastime and Hobbies which have never before been published together and complete.
Hardback with clipped dustcover over blue boards, illustrated endpapers, 257 pages text with numerous illustrations.
Written by David Coombs with Minnie Churchill foreward by Mary Soames. Inscribed and signed by Minnie Churchill. Near Fine.
- Jacket Condition: Very Good
- Binding Condition: Fine
- Overall Condition: Fine
- Size: 31 x 23.5cm
- Sold By: Quathlamba Winds Books
- Contact Person: Ian & Yvonne Halford
- Country: United Kingdom
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 01743 361772
- Preferred Payment Methods: Paypal-Cheques-Direct Transfer to UK Bank.
- Trade Associations: SABDA
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