Books

Explore our large selection of books about Barns-Graham and her art, exhibition catalogues, plus our limited editions.

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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham by Virginia Button

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W. Barns Graham: A Studio Life by Lynne Green

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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham: Inspirational Journeys

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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham: a Scottish Artist in St Ives

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LIMITED EDITION W. Barns Graham: A Studio Life by Lynne Green

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LIMITED EDITION The Prints of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham. A Complete Catalogue by Ann Gunn

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A Journey Through Four Decades: Paintings by Wilhelmina Barns-Graham 1958-1998

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A Distant Isle: Wilhelmina Barns-Graham in Lanzarote

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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham

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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham: A survey of important works 1945-1995, with In Perspective: the late paintings

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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham: The Joy of Colour - The Late Paintings & Prints

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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham: Last Light

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Elemental Energies: The Art of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham

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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham: Evolution

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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham: Important Works from her Career

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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham: A Celebration at 90

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W. Barns-Graham: A New View

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W. Barns-Graham: Retrospective 1940-1989

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W. Barns-Graham: recent gouaches and Spanish drawings

Wilhelmina Barns-Graham CBE (1912-2004)

Wilhelmina Barns-Graham was one of Britain’s most significant 20th century modern artists. Scottish born and a prominent member of the post-war St Ives group, she was a sublime painter, draughtswoman, printmaker and a brilliant colourist. Dividing her time between studios in St Ives and St Andrews she followed a consistent artistic vision throughout her sixty-five-year career. Her work is held in all major UK public collections.

A Charitable Trust

Scottish and St Ives based artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, CBE (1912-2004), established the Trust in 1987. Through exhibitions, publications and online resources, it aims to promote and broaden the understanding and reputation of her work as one of Britain’s most significant 20th century artists. The Trust actively supports individuals to fulfil their potential in the visual arts by providing financial support in education and funding artists’ residencies.