This is the second volume of Sewell's autobiography Outsider (see bwl 64), starting from leaving Christie's in 1967 and ending with a dissertation on old age and death. On the way in his usual frank and idiosyncratic style, he deals with his mother, his homosexual encounters, travels, Anthony Blunt, his dogs and of course his critical views on art, especially Renaissance drawings. His voice once heard gives an extra dimension to this unique account.
(James Baker - bwl 68 Spring 2013 ) |
