Brotherhood of Ruralists

The Brotherhood of Ruralists is a British art group founded in 1975 to paint nature.

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They are based in the West of England, and look to the precedent of the Pre-Raphaelites. The Ruralists (as they are know for short) incorporate musical and literary influences. Their work is figurative with a strong adherence to 'traditional' skills.

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The founding members were David Inshaw and three couples: Ann Arnold and Graham Arnold, Annie Ovenden and Graham Ovenden, Peter Blake and his then wife Jann Haworth.

Related Topics:
David Inshaw - Graham Ovenden - Peter Blake - Jann Haworth

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After six years the group lost some of its members. By 1984 David Inshaw, Jann Haworth and Peter Blake had left. The remaining four members continue the group, sometimes joined by Blake. They maintain an exhibitions programme both in the West country and London, and are members of the Arts Club. They were guest artists at the Stuckists Real Turner Prize Show 2000.

Related Topics:
Arts Club - Stuckists

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Graham Ovenden has aroused press controvery with his interest in Victorian nude child photography, and some paintings on like themes.

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