# Queer British Art: 1861–1967

Queer British Art: 1861–1967 is a Tate Publishing book about queer creativity in Britain across the century between 1861 and 1967. Its 192 pages cover artistic responses to changing ideas about gender and sexuality, with works by artists including Simeon Solomon, Clare Atwood, Duncan Grant, Francis Bacon and David Hockney.

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## At a glance

- Covers queer British art from 1861 to 1967, spanning changing views of gender and sexuality.
- Themes include coded desire, queer domestic life, gender and sexuality, and artistic life in 1960s Soho.
- Features works by Simeon Solomon, Clare Atwood, Ethel Sands, Duncan Grant, Francis Bacon and David Hockney.

## Pros

- A defined historical scope gives the book a focused route through queer art in Britain.
- The description names both major artists and thematic chapters, helping buyers judge the subject matter before purchase.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Tate Publishing
- Publication date: 4 April 2017
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 1849764522
- ISBN-13: 978-1849764520
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 19.05 x 1.91 x 24.45 cm
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in queer British art and its cultural history from the 1860s to the 1960s.
- Art-history readers looking for a themed survey that discusses artists, works and changing social contexts.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a broad survey of queer art beyond Britain or outside the 1861–1967 period.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate customer ratings are largely in the top category, with a smaller share in the four- and three-star categories. This is a generally favourable signal, but without written feedback it does not explain what readers liked or found less satisfying. The book’s stated scope and themes may help buyers decide whether it suits their interests.

## Frequently asked questions

### What period does the book cover?
It focuses on queer creativity in Britain between 1861 and 1967.
### Which artists are featured?
The listing names Simeon Solomon, Clare Atwood, Ethel Sands, Duncan Grant, Francis Bacon and David Hockney, among others.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 192 pages.

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- [The Short Story of Queer Art: A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes & Breakthroughs](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/queer-british-art-1861-1967-tate-publishing)

## Add-ons

- [Queer Art: From Canvas to Club, and the Spaces Between](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/queer-british-art-1861-1967-tate-publishing)
- [A Queer Little History of Art](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/queer-british-art-1861-1967-tate-publishing)

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