Robert Flavell Micklewright, b. 1923
Main details
Reference number | 1996/4972 |
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Name | Robert Flavell Micklewright |
Born | 1923 |
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Completeness | 36% |
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Biography
Attribute Value Biography Robert Micklewright was born in Staffordshire. He studied at Croydon School of Art (1939), Wimbledon School of Art (1947-9) and the Slade (1949-52). He served with the army in North Africa and Italy. Micklewright was a prolific illustrator for the Radio Times and other publications,. He designed stamp books for the Royal Mail, paintings for Shell and Gulf Oil. He is a member of the RWS and has exhibited at the Royal Academy. He lives in Surrey.
He now practises as a freelance painter, designer and illustrator.Education Croydon School of Art, 1939Wimbledon School of Art, 1948-1949Slade School of Fine Art, 1949-1952Employment Designed posters for London Transport, 1968-1975Role Artist,