I ruined a little patch of the internet describing how the seventh figure (the person standing outside a theatre exit) when considered along Gorer’s description is actually a carefully ambiguous depiction of a particular type of homosexual. Which would have been a bit daring, given the times, and that it was appearing in “Punch”.
Absolutely wonderful! It's remarkable how Searle captures a character and their surroundings so succinctly. You feel you know all about the individual from just one drawing. Many thanks for taking the time to share these!
These are fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAmazing...just amazing.
ReplyDeleteI ruined a little patch of the internet describing how the seventh figure (the person standing outside a theatre exit) when considered along Gorer’s description is actually a carefully ambiguous depiction of a particular type of homosexual. Which would have been a bit daring, given the times, and that it was appearing in “Punch”.
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- matthew davis
Searle is so brilliant. At one time I was obsessed with his art-- thanks so much for helping me rediscover him. These are priceless.
ReplyDeleteSearle is so brilliant. At one time I was obsessed with his art-- thanks so much for helping me rediscover him. These are priceless.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful! It's remarkable how Searle captures a character and their surroundings so succinctly. You feel you know all about the individual from just one drawing. Many thanks for taking the time to share these!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work.
ReplyDeleteI really like it.
thanks.