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Accompanying an exhibition at Philip Mould & Company, this lavish cataloguetells the story of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant’s enduring attachment to theirhome at Charleston Farmhouse, and showcases the work the artists producedbetween the two world wars. This stunning collection of artwork is beautifullypresented alongside illuminating, illustrated essays, an interview and completecatalogue.Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant’s enduring attachment to their home at CharlestonFarmhouse, its idyllic surroundings, and constant fl ow of visitors can be witnessedthrough their art. Beginning with radical modern works infl uenced by Europeantrends – from painted furniture to depictions of food preparation in the kitchen,from the barns to the pond, the people to the household cat – this catalogue tells astory of over thirty years of astonishing artistic productivity.Charleston was not just the Bloomsbury Group’s country retreat but a venuefor their progressive social self-expression. It was also a family home. Focusing onVanessa and Duncan’s most productive years of creativity, between and includingtwo world wars, this catalogue will explore how Charleston fed their artisticimpulses and ideas to produce a glorious canon of art.
