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Herbert Kerr Rooke, 1872-1944

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Main details for this item.
Reference number
1996/8144
Name
Herbert Kerr Rooke
AKA
Herbert K Rooke
Born
1872
Collection
Object type
  • Person
Completeness
36%
  • Biography

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    Biography
    Herbert Rooke was a marine and poster artist.

    Rooke studied at the Royal College of Art and at the Slade School. He lived in various parts of London, including Ealing, Wimbledon and Sutton in Surrey.

    Rooke exhibited at a number of venues between 1894 and 1927 including several times at the Royal Academy.
    Education
    Royal College of Art,
    The Slade School of Fine Art,
    Employment
    Designed posters for the Underground Group, 1922
    Role
    Artist,