Edward Bawden, 1903-1989
Main details
| Reference number | 1996/4847 |
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| Name | Edward Bawden RA, RDI |
| Born | 1903 |
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| Completeness | 36% |
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Biography
Attribute Value Biography Born in Braintree, Essex, he studied at the Cambridge School of Art (1919-22) and the Royal College of Art, London (1922-5), where Paul Nash was a tutor and major influence.
He collaborated with his friends Eric Ravilious and Cyril Mahoney on mural designs for Morley College (1928-30).
Bawden became a successful and prolific illustrator and graphic designer, working freelance for a many organisations on posters, advertisements, book illustrations, ceramic decorations, wallpaper and textile designs. He taught graphic design at the Royal College of Art 1930-40 and 1948-53, and was made a Royal Designer for Industry in 1948.
Bawden's work for London Transport also include press advertisements and tiles for the Victoria Line.
A major exhibition of his work was held at the Fine Art Society, London, in 1987. (Green 1990)
A joint exhibition of his and Eric Ravilious's work was held at the Fry Art Gallery in 2006.Education Cambridge School of Art, 1919-1922Royal College of Art, 1922-1925Employment Designed posters and ephemera for the Underground Group and London Transport, 1924-1952Role Artist,