There are few people who would fail to instantly recognise the work of Norman Cornish. Often described as a master of the informal portrait and the unguarded moment, his evocative paintings and drawings provide an unrivalled social record as a chronicler of an important era in English history from the 1930s to the early 70s. His observations of people and places are a window into a world which to a large extent no longer exists, but which Norman Cornish has immortalised for us all with its struggle, its beauty and its dignity.
The talk is presented by Mike Thornton (Norman’s son-in-law). Over 50 years of conversation with Norman discussing his life and work has resulted in an unparalleled wealth of historical moments and anecdotes. The stories behind his work are revealed to provide unrivalled access to a slice of art history.