The Wapping Group of Artists Sixty Years of Painting by the Thames [Hardcover]

With some 200 splendid pictures, this book tells the story of a group of talented artists who have met to paint by the River Thames. Since the group started in 1946 they have painted outdoors to produce a fine collection of art portraying the River and life afloat on it. The Wapping Group is considered the last proper artists' society left in England and this book is a testimonial to the considerable artistic talent of the 'Wappers'.Captivating portrait in words, photographs, paintings, and drawings of the works and routines of a London marine artists' society founded in 1946....it is a book by the artists for the artists; a book that may be treasured by those with a nostalgic bent and a love of the Thames.