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Fred Taylor, 1875-1963

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Reference number
1996/5131
Name
Fred Taylor
Born
1875
Collection
Object type
  • Person
Completeness
36%
  • Biography

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    Biography
    Fred Taylor was one of Britain's foremost poster artists from 1908 to the 1940s. Able to turn his hand to most subjects, Taylor was best known for his posters of buildings and architecture. He lived in London where he was a member of the Art Workers' Guild from 1924.
    As well as his designs for the Underground and London Transport he also designed for Empire Marketing Board as well as railway and shipping companies

    He was also a decorative painter, exhibiting regularly at the Royal Academy. Taylor was an official camouflage artist during WWII.
    Place of birth
    London, United Kingdom
    Education
    Goldsmiths College,
    Employment
    Designed posters for the Underground Group and London Transport, 1908-1946
    Role
    Artist,