Adrian Allinson, 1890-1959

• Biography

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  Biography	Adrian Allinson was the son of a successful miller, and exponent of alternative medicine, Dr. Thomas Richard Allinson. He had the opportunity to travel and develop his enthusiasm for painting and was encouraged by his mother to develop an interest in languages and music. He entered the Slade School 1910-1912 at that time under Professor Tonks, Walter Russell and Wilson Steer. Fellow students included Christopher Nevinson and Stanley Spencer. At that time he described himself as 'probably as agressive and objectionable a young art student as could be found' and Tonks described him as having 'a dangerous talent'. He completed his art studies in Munich and Paris returning home just before the start of World War One. A pacifist, the next few years were difficult although he did draw caricatures for the Daily Express, designed stage sets for Sir Thomas Beetham's Opera Company, and painted 'The Cafe Royal' which has been described as one of the finest paintings executed during World War One. After the war he spent some time drawing snowscapes in Switzerland, before going to Italy, Spain and Mallorca where he painted 'Farewell Mallorca' shown at the Royal Academy in 1938 and now in the Manchester City Art Gallery. He also painted many English landscapes and his work was commissioned for posters for the Empire Marketing Board, London Transport and the main line railways. Aretrospective exhibition was held at the Fine Art Gallery on 1984.
  Education	The Slade School of Fine Art, 1910-12 Munich, Circa 1913 Paris, Circa 1913
  Employment	Designed posters for London Transport, 1934-1940
  Role	Artist,