Edward Bawden
English painter (1903–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Bawden, CBE RA (10 March 1903 – 21 November 1989) was an English painter, illustrator and graphic artist, known for his prints, book covers, posters, and garden metalwork furniture. Bawden taught at the Royal College of Art, where he had been a student, worked as a commercial artist and served as a war artist in World War II. He was a fine watercolour painter but worked in many different media. He illustrated several books and painted murals in both the 1930s and 1960s.[1] He was admired by Edward Gorey, David Gentleman and other graphic artists, and his work and career is often associated with that of his contemporary Eric Ravilious.
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Born | (1903-03-10)10 March 1903 Braintree, Essex, England |
Died | 21 November 1989(1989-11-21) (aged 86) Saffron Walden, Essex, England |
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Known for | Painter, illustrator, graphic artist |
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Movement | Great Bardfield Artists |
Spouse | Charlotte Bawden |
Awards | RA, CBE, RDI |
Edward Bawden was married to the potter and artist, Charlotte Bawden (née Epton). Together they were principle members of the Great Bardfield Artists, a community of artists influential in the art scene of England during the mid-20th century.