Doodle Den at home

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor
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Woman with Birdcage in Window painting by Cliff Rowe, 1931 © People's History Museum

1 July — 31 August 2020 Entrance is free — Visit now

Make your own Doodle Den, pick up a pencil, and explore People’s History Museum’s collections through scribbling, sketching, and silliness. There’s new Doodle Challenges every month.

This month they are taking a look at artist Cliff Rowe’s (1904-1989) paintings.

Cliff Rowe explored the themes of industry, working life, and people in his paintings.  His paintings celebrates the importance of all jobs in helping to keep the country running, showing people performing calmly under pressure.

Cliff Rowe painting, Woman Looking Through a Microscope, 1966 © People's History Museum

He also gives us an insight into workers’ home lives, focusing on simple activities like gazing out of a window or playing games. .

Woman with Birdcage in Window painting by Cliff Rowe, 1931 © People's History Museum

Download this month’s Doodle Challenges from the museum’s website.

1 July — 31 August 2020 Entrance is free Visit now

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