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CALENDAR CUSTOMS / IN THE SEVEN WOODS 1973 - 1981; 1981 - 1983

CALENDAR CUSTOMS: Work in various media inspired by historical accounts of the customs and practices of rural English communities on particular days of the year, such as May Day, All Hallows Eve etc. Many of the paintings were large cardboard reliefs on board or canvas.

IN THE SEVEN WOODS: The influence of the English folklore tradition continued with series of works celebrating the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, which still takes place each September. The work include one extensive series in pencil and graphite.
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Spring customs relief (detail)

Spring customs relief
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Folk dancer

Mummer - study

Mummer - study
preparing the hoss Jack o th Hedge The mummers The Waiting Hoss The Wild Hoss

Relief - Preparing the Hoss (detail)

Relief- Jack'o'th'Hedge

Mummers - study

Relief - The Waiting Hoss

Relief - The Wild Hoss
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10 drawings from 'In the Seven Woods'.

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