Comments on: James Boswell’s East End https://spitalfieldslife.com/2024/06/17/james-boswells-east-end-xx/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:50:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Mark https://spitalfieldslife.com/2024/06/17/james-boswells-east-end-xx/#comment-1582570 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:50:08 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=200030#comment-1582570 Mr Boswell was the bees knees.
You can walk into his sketches can’t you.

]]> By: Lynne Perrella https://spitalfieldslife.com/2024/06/17/james-boswells-east-end-xx/#comment-1582559 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:29:36 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=200030#comment-1582559 What a feast for the eyes! I especially loved the panels that included the shop fronts with riotous packaging and signage. So much to look at, and savor. Really gave a sense of how enticing and welcoming each store front was — everything arranged to look bountiful and alluring. Ladies bundled in their wool coats and faux fur collars, reviewing all the useful items. Keys cut. Oh, good.
A slightly stooped older gal chats with a proprietor, as doll-like mannikins peer from the next-door shop window. “And what can I help you with today, madam?” And the gaggle of men in their various hats, leaning in to see the latest bargains and widgets. “Step right UP, gents…….”. A human drama captured in line and wash. Well-done, Mr. Boswell.

I love visiting the markets, here at Spitalfields Life; whether photographic or illustrated.

]]> By: Jane Holland https://spitalfieldslife.com/2024/06/17/james-boswells-east-end-xx/#comment-1582544 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:24:44 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=200030#comment-1582544 In the 30s, Boswell worked closely with two other Jameses – Jim Fitton and my father, James Holland. You may find these links of interest, as a different perspective and pre-Ruth days.
https://plantagenetconsulting.typepad.co.uk/james_holland_20th_centur/2011/06/the-three-jamess.html
https://plantagenetconsulting.typepad.co.uk/james_holland_20th_centur/biography/page/2/
https://plantagenetconsulting.typepad.co.uk/james_holland_20th_centur/2011/05/two-jameses-holland-and-boswell-meet.html
https://plantagenetconsulting.typepad.co.uk/james_holland_20th_centur/2011/04/james-holland-1905-1996.html

There will be an exhibition starting in the next couple of weeks at Tate Britain called Artist International: the First Decade which will also cover the three Jameses and their chums, including Pearl Binder, Nan Cutler and Misha Black

]]> By: Marcia Howard https://spitalfieldslife.com/2024/06/17/james-boswells-east-end-xx/#comment-1582500 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:29:16 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=200030#comment-1582500 Visually, a great talent! Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: Greg T https://spitalfieldslife.com/2024/06/17/james-boswells-east-end-xx/#comment-1582484 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:03:41 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=200030#comment-1582484 Very reminiscent of the late Ronald Searle?

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