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John Mansbridge, 1901-1981

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Reference number
1996/6519
Name
John Mansbridge
Born
1901
Collection
Object type
  • Person
Completeness
36%
  • Biography

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    Biography
    John Mansbridge became a War Artist during World War Two, being attached first to the Air Ministry and later working on developing camoflage before transfer to India and Burma.

    He was Head of Fine Art at Goldsmith's College. Portraits by him are in the National Portrait Gallery.
    Employment
    Designed posters for the Underground Group and London Transport, 1927-1935
    Role
    Artist,