Drawing on Life: The Autobiography of Paul Hogarth

by Paul Hogarth, Richard Ingrams (Introduction)

Painter, illustrative reporter, academician, and friend to many 20th century luminaries, Paul Hogarth's inquiring, adventurous spirit led to a most remarkable life. His own wonderful story, richly and generously illustrated, pulsates with wit and passion. Out of his working trips to China, the USSR, and its satellite states during the 50s came drawings that present a unique vision and an invaluable historical record. A dedication to literature led to Hogarth's collaborations with Doris Lessing, Brendan Behan, Graham Greene, and Lawrence Durrell. The wondrous artwork here ranges from atmospheric landscapes to pencil caricatures to charming watercolors. Whether the images show an honored public figure or crowds enjoying a baseball game, they shine with equal joy and respect.

Genres: Art

192 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 1997

About the author

Paul Hogarth, OBE, RA (1917 - 2001) was an English artist and illustrator. He is best known for the cover drawings that he prepared in the 1980s for the Penguin edition of Graham Greene's books.

He was married to the Scottish painter Pat Douthwaite between 1963 and 1970.

Reviews

[PJ Ebbrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found two books by Paul Hogarth in the local library a good few years back and recently found myself looking for his work again. This was the only thing I could find. A great read about Paul's life with drawing and working with various writers. His work would be called mixed medium using pencils, watercolours and ink. His compositional eye is superb.