R. B. Kitaj (presentation copy from Howard Arkley to his wife Christine Johnson)

London : Marlborough Fine Art, 1985. Quarto, illustrated wrappers (rubbed a worn), stain to covers and first few leaves, pp. 80, extensively illustrated, catalogue of works.

Ronald Brooks Kitaj (1932–2007) was an American-born painter who became a central figure in British contemporary art. Best known for coining the term “School of London”, his work is characterised by expressive figurative drawing, intellectual complexity, and exploration of Jewish identity.

Provenance:

Australian painter Howard Arkley,with a presentation inscription in blue ink in his hand to his second wife Christine Johnson ‘With love to you my love Christine from Howard. From me to you etc. for ever and ever’. Howard Arkley and Christine Johnson were married from 1987 – 1989.