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Charles Sims, 1873-1928

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Reference number
1996/8121
Name
Charles Sims RA
Born
1873
Collection
Object type
  • Person
Completeness
36%
  • Biography

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    Biography
    A painter who used various techniques, including etching and lithography, Charles Sims's work often shows figures in a pseudo-clasical setting which has been described as verging on the bizarre. His figures were often nude. His prints were often done in conjunction with J R G Exley.
    Education
    Kensington College of Art,
    Royal Academy Schools,
    Employment
    Designed posters for the Underground Group, 1916-1917
    Role
    Artist,