Dr. Simon Knowles: 'Authenticity, anonymity and the poor: Paul Maitland’s paintings of Cheyne Walk.'
The aim of this paper is to consider the extent to which Paul Maitland’s paintings of Cheyne Walk challenge the established identity of Chelsea as a picturesque location, associated with historical grandeur and London’s artistic community, by focusing on carefully selected sections of this famous riverside street that reveal the everyday life of the poor. Maitland’s intention to offer a corrective to Chelsea’s established identity will be measured by comparing his work with contemporary commentary on this location, both visual and textual, revealing the extent to which he pursed this aim through the specificity of the locations he selected.
The talk with start at 6.15 on Thursday 16th February 2012 in West Wing 9, UCC.
All are welcome.
