Forty Years of Modern Art 1907–1947. ICA London 1948

Catalogue of the ICA London’s inaugural exhibition held at the Academy Hall, Oxford Street, London, 10 February – 6 March, 1948. A large part of the works were lent by Roland Penrose, his wife Lee Miller and Kenneth Clark. Illustrations of 31 works by 30 international artists, from private collections (except for the Moore exhibit), arranged by the organising Committee of the Institute of Contemporary Arts. Includes Henry Moore’s Reclining Figure, 1936 elm wood from Wakefield City Art Gallery.Typography by Herbert Spencer. Introduction by Herbert Read, 29 b/w plates.

Title: Forty Years of Modern Art 1907–1947: A Selection from British Collections
Author: Introduction by Herbert Read
Publisher: The Institute of Contemporary Arts
Date: 1948
Format: Stapled wraps
Condition: Good
Provenance: The library of art historian Dr Alastair Grieve
Stock Number: RB02054