Artist. Born Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone of French/Italian stock in Haiphong, Tonkin (modern day Vietnam) where his father was working at the time. He came to Britain in 1905, and eventually studied art in evening classes. His best known work was as a war artist, particularly with the British Expeditionary Force in WW2.
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Edward Ardizzone
Edward Ardizzone, 1900 - 1979, artist and illustrator, lived here, 1920 - 197...
Theatrical scenic artist, marine and landscape painter, Royal Academician. Born Sunderland. Died Hampstead.
Painter. Born Brompton Row.  Designer of the first Christmas card.  His sister married I. K. Brunel.  A religious man, his objection to the prevalence of paintings of nudes caused 'Punch' to nickna...
Painter and illustrator, most famously of Winnie the Pooh.   Ernest Howard was born 55 Springfield Road, St John's Wood.  His art school nickname, Kipper, stayed with him for life.  Served in WW1 e...
An art company, set up by Goldsmiths College graduates Patricio Forrester and Julian Sharples, with the aim of improving public spaces.
History painter. Â Born London (probably 6 Northampton Street). Â Â From about 1888 he lived at The Towers, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where he died.
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