{"title":"Clare Leighton","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Clare Leighton, a distinguished artist and author renowned for her exquisite wood engravings and evocative writings. Born in London in 1898, Leighton embarked on a journey that combined her profound artistic talent with her love for nature and rural life. Her works offer a unique insight into the traditional countryside, capturing its beauty, simplicity, and resilient spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the collection “Clare Leighton’s Rural Life”, you will find an intimate portrayal of agricultural communities through both her visual and written masterpieces. Leighton’s art celebrates the dignity of rural existence, portraying landscapes and people with an empathetic eye and skilled hand. Her books not only invite readers to appreciate the aesthetic grace of her woodcuts but also immerse them in the authentic stories of the lands and lives she cherished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection to experience Clare Leighton’s artistic genius and appreciate her deep connection to nature and the rural communities she depicted. Whether you are drawn to arts and culture or have a keen interest in rural narratives, this collection presents a rich tapestry of visual and literary art that continues to inspire and resonate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clare-leightons-rural-life-by-clare-leighton-9781851246120","title":"Clare Leighton's Rural Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunningly packaged anthology of writings and artwork by noted wood engraver Clare Leighton.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClare Leighton was one of the most prolific and highly regarded wood engravers of her time, leaving behind a body of work that reflected her rural life in Britain and North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1930s, as the world around her became increasingly technological, industrial, and urban, Leighton portrayed rural men and women and the ancient methods they used to work the land that would soon vanish forever. Her two best-loved publications, \u003ci\u003eThe Farmer's Year\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFour Hedges\u003c\/i\u003e, reflect this passion for the British countryside. Less well known are her books illustrating and describing rural life in the United States of America, where she emigrated and became a naturalised citizen in 1945, including \u003ci\u003eSouthern Harvest\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhere Land Meets Sea: The Tide Line of Cape Cod\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeighton also spent time in Canada with the logging community, winning the respect of Canadian lumberjacks by adopting their way of life. Her wood engravings depicting lumberjacks in the snow-covered forests of Canada are some of her most evocative prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lavish anthology includes beautifully reproduced extracts and a detailed introduction to the artist's life and work, reflecting Leighton's lifelong fascination with the virtues of the countryside and the people who worked the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076487266540,"sku":"9781851246120","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3017073482847.jpg?v=1765198811"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/clare-leighton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}