Malcolm Charles Salaman
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Malcolm Charles Salaman was an English
author, journalist and critic. He was educated at University College School
and at Owens College, Manchester
. Although he had studied mechanical engineering
for four years, he became a journalist, and edited two weekly papers. His critical writing was devoted chiefly to prints
and to plays
. From 1883 to 1894 he was dramatic and art critic for the Sunday Times
, and from 1890 to 1899 was on the staff of the Graphic
. He wrote regularly on prints for the art magazines The Studio
and Apollo
. Salaman also wrote the introductions to the 33 volume series Modern Masters of Etching published between 1925 and 1932 by The Studio, each of which contained reproduction of 12 prints by great etchers. This series included volumes on Frank Brangwyn
, Alphonse Legros
, Ernest Stephen Lumsden
and Edmund Blampied
.
He married Annie Sarah Isaac in 1914. They had no children.
Salaman edited the plays of Sir A. W. Pinero
(1891–1900) and himself wrote several plays.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
author, journalist and critic. He was educated at University College School
University College London
University College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and the oldest and largest constituent college of the federal University of London...
and at Owens College, Manchester
Victoria University of Manchester
The Victoria University of Manchester was a university in Manchester, England. On 1 October 2004 it merged with the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology to form a new entity, "The University of Manchester".-1851 - 1951:The University was founded in 1851 as Owens College,...
. Although he had studied mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
for four years, he became a journalist, and edited two weekly papers. His critical writing was devoted chiefly to prints
Old master print
An old master print is a work of art produced by a printing process within the Western tradition . A date of about 1830 is usually taken as marking the end of the period whose prints are covered by this term. The main techniques concerned are woodcut, engraving and etching, although there are...
and to plays
Play (theatre)
A play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of scripted dialogue between characters, intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading. There are rare dramatists, notably George Bernard Shaw, who have had little preference whether their plays were performed...
. From 1883 to 1894 he was dramatic and art critic for the Sunday Times
The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times is a British Sunday newspaper.The Sunday Times may also refer to:*The Sunday Times *The Sunday Times *The Sunday Times *The Sunday Times...
, and from 1890 to 1899 was on the staff of the Graphic
The Graphic
The Graphic was a British weekly illustrated newspaper, first published on 4 December 1869 by William Luson Thomas's company Illustrated Newspapers Limited....
. He wrote regularly on prints for the art magazines The Studio
The Studio
The Studio was the name of a small artists' loft commune formed in 1975 by four comic book artists/fine illustrator/painters in Manhattan's Chelsea district. These artists were Barry Windsor-Smith, Jeff Jones, Michael William Kaluta and Bernie Wrightson....
and Apollo
Apollo (magazine)
Apollo is a British fine and decorative arts magazine. Founded in 1925 and based in London, it features a mixture of exhibition reviews, art-world news, profiles of collectors, and articles by scholars....
. Salaman also wrote the introductions to the 33 volume series Modern Masters of Etching published between 1925 and 1932 by The Studio, each of which contained reproduction of 12 prints by great etchers. This series included volumes on Frank Brangwyn
Frank Brangwyn
Sir Frank William Brangwyn RA RWS RBA was an Anglo-Welsh artist, painter, water colourist, virtuoso engraver and illustrator, and progressive designer.- Biography :...
, Alphonse Legros
Alphonse Legros
Alphonse Legros , painter, etcher and sculptor was born in Dijon. His father was an accountant, and came from the neighbouring village of Véronnes....
, Ernest Stephen Lumsden
Ernest Stephen Lumsden
Ernest Stephen Lumsden, born London, 22 December 1883, died Edinburgh, 29 September 1948 aged 64 years, was a distinguished painter, noted etcher and authority on etching....
and Edmund Blampied
Edmund Blampied
Edmund Blampied was one of the most eminent artists to come from the Channel Islands, yet he received no formal training in art until he was 16 years old...
.
He married Annie Sarah Isaac in 1914. They had no children.
Works
Among his numerous writings are:- Ivan's Love Quest and Other Poems (1879)
- Woman through a Man's Eyeglass (1892)
- The Old Engravers of England (1906)
- Old English Color Prints (1909)
- Old English Mezzotints (1910)
- Modern Etchings (British) (1912)
- French Colour-Prints of the Eighteenth Century (1913)
Salaman edited the plays of Sir A. W. Pinero
Arthur Wing Pinero
Sir Arthur Wing Pinero was an English actor and later an important dramatist and stage director.-Biography:...
(1891–1900) and himself wrote several plays.