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Edward Bawden

1903–1989

Emma Nelson by the Fire 1987
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7 artworks by Edward Bawden
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Biography

Edward Bawden, (10 March 1903 – 21 November 1989) was an English painter, illustrator and graphic artist, known for his prints, book covers, posters, and garden metalwork furniture. Bawden taught at the Royal College of Art, where he had been a student, worked as a commercial artist and served as a war artist in World War II. He was a fine watercolour painter but worked in many different media. He illustrated several books and painted murals in both the 1930s and 1960s. He was admired by Edward Gorey, David Gentleman and other graphic artists, and his work and career is often associated with that of his contemporary Eric Ravilious.

Edward Bawden was married to the potter and artist, Charlotte Bawden (²Ôé±ð Epton). Together they were principal members of the Great Bardfield Artists, a community of artists influential in the art scene of England during the mid-20th century.

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  • Billingsgate Market

    Edward Bawden
    1967
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  • Borough Market

    Edward Bawden
    1967
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  • Covent Garden Flower Market

    Edward Bawden
    1967
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  • Covent Garden Fruit Market

    Edward Bawden
    1967
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  • Leadenhall Market

    Edward Bawden
    1967
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  • Smithfield Market

    Edward Bawden
    1967
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  • The Bell Inn

    Edward Bawden
    1939
  • Cairo, the Citadel: Mohammed Ali Mosque

    Edward Bawden
    c.1941
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  • ‘A Portrait Composition’ of Edward Bawden by Michael Rothenstein

    Edward Bawden, Michael Rothenstein
    date not known
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