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Susan Einzig, b. 1922

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Reference number
1996/5774
Name
Susan Einzig
Born
1922
Collection
Object type
  • Person
Completeness
36%
  • Biography

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    Biography
    Susan Einzig studied at the Breuer School of Design in Berlin. She then studied at the Central School of Arts and Crafts from 1939 to 1942, joining the staff there in 1946 until 1950. She also lectured at Chelsea School of Art, St Martin's 1948 to 1951 and Beckenham. Einzig was a close friend of the artist John Minton. She was a member of the Society of Industrial Artists and designed advertisements and posters. In addition to her work for London Transport she worked for the Empire Tea Board.

    Einzig also contributed illustrations to 'Good Houskeeping' and 'Vogue' magazines and illustrated a number of books.
    Education
    Breuer School of Design, Berlin,
    Central School of Arts and Crafts, 1939-1942
    Employment
    Designed poster for London Transport, 1950
    Role
    Artist,