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Cover of the Queer British Art: 1867-1967 hardcover art book, featuring a self-portrait by the artist Gluck.
  • Cover of the Queer British Art: 1867-1967 hardcover art book, featuring a self-portrait by the artist Gluck.
  • Book cover of 'Queer British Art 1861-1967' with a portrait on the cover.
  • Spread of the Queer British Art luxury book, featuring a male nude study drawing and text on Christopher Wood.
  • A detailed view of the Queer British Art publication, featuring the painting "The Love of the Angel" by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones.
  • Open book spread of Queer British Art, showing a black and white photograph of a theatrical performer in an elaborate costume.
  • A two-page spread from the Queer British Art catalogue, showing a portrait of Mr. Chris Shaw and a black and white photograph of a drag queen performance.
  • Interior shot of the Queer British Art volume, displaying a striking portrait of a woman in a red hat by Glyn Philpot.
  • Cover of the Queer British Art: 1867-1967 hardcover art book, featuring a self-portrait by the artist Gluck.
  • Book cover of 'Queer British Art 1861-1967' with a portrait on the cover.
  • Spread of the Queer British Art luxury book, featuring a male nude study drawing and text on Christopher Wood.
  • A detailed view of the Queer British Art publication, featuring the painting "The Love of the Angel" by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones.
  • Open book spread of Queer British Art, showing a black and white photograph of a theatrical performer in an elaborate costume.
  • A two-page spread from the Queer British Art catalogue, showing a portrait of Mr. Chris Shaw and a black and white photograph of a drag queen performance.
  • Interior shot of the Queer British Art volume, displaying a striking portrait of a woman in a red hat by Glyn Philpot.
Queer British Art: 1867-1967 Hardcover Art Book

Queer British Art: 1867-1967 Hardcover Art Book

£30.00 GBP
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Celebrating a Century of Queer British Art 🎨

Tate’s groundbreaking new publication, "Queer British Art: 1867-1967", is more than just a book; it's a celebration of a hidden history. This luxury hardcover art book is a must-have for any discerning art collector or anyone with a passion for British art history.

From the aesthetic movement to the swinging sixties, "Queer British Art" uncovers the untold stories of LGBTQ+ artists and their contributions to the British art scene. For an entire century, between the decriminalisation of sodomy in 1861 and the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1967, artists explored gender and sexuality in a time of seismic social change.

176 pages 📖

Through this exquisite volume, we are given a privileged glimpse into this rich diversity. The works featured range from the intensely personal and romantic to the overtly political, capturing the private desires and public struggles of a community striving to find its voice. The book delves into themes such as coded desires, queer domesticities and the rise of eroticism in the artist’s studio.

Dimensions: 19.05 x 1.91 x 24.45 cm 📕

"Queer British Art" features work by some of the most influential fine art painters and sculptors in British art history. You'll find pieces by masters such as Simeon Solomon, renowned for his beautiful Pre-Raphaaelite inspired work. A fascinating fact about Solomon is that his career was tragically cut short after he was arrested for indecent exposure. The book also includes work by Clare Atwood, known for her intricate domestic scenes, and Duncan Grant, a key figure in the Bloomsbury Group.