Albert Rutherston, 1881-1953

• Biography

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  Biography	Albert Rutherston was born in Bradford, into a German-Jewish family. He is the brother of the painter William Rothenstein and the noted collector Charles Rutherston. From 1898 to 1902 he studied at the Slade School of Fine Art. His early work was realist in style, such as 'Laundry Girls' which is held by the Tate Gallery. Around 1910, Rutherston turned to a more decorative style. He initially painted easel paintings but later worked in a broader field designing murals, stage sets, posters and post cards. During World War One he changed his name from Rothenstein to Rutherston (due to anti German feeling) and served in Palestine. After the war he illustrated many books, and worked extensively for Curwen and Nonesuch Presses, the companies who printed many posters for London Transport. From 1929 to 1948 he was Master of Ruskin School of Drawing, Oxford. He died in Switzerland in 1953.
  Place of birth	Bradford, United Kingdom
  Education	The Slade School of Fine Art , 1898-1902
  Employment	Designed posters for the Underground Group, 1922-1926
  Role	Artist,