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1895 - 1977
Painter in oil and watercolour of landscapes, still life and architectural subjects. Born Charlton in Kent and was educated at Dulwich College. Studied at St. John’s Wood Art School (1912-14) and at the RCA (1919-20). Was an official war artist on the Western Front (1917-19). Represented in several public collections and was elected RBA in 1926, RI 1928, ROI 1929, SGA 1931, PROI 1968. Principal works include: Demolition; Low Tide; Walberwick; Folkestone Harbour; Tower of Souillac, France; The Tourist and The Workshop. Published many books on art including On Drawing and Painting Trees (1936), On the Mastery of Water-colour Painting (1938) and The Pleasures of Painting (1952). Lived in Midhurst Sussex for many years.
Exhibitions Include:
RA; NEAC; RBA; RI; LG; Widely abroad