Eric William Ravilious

Style: Magic Realism;

Place: Acton

Born: 1903

Death: 1942

Biography:

Eric William Ravilious was a British painter, designer, book illustrator, and wood-engraver. He is particularly known for his watercolours of the South Downs, Castle Hedingham, and other English landscapes, which examine English landscape and vernacular art with an off-kilter, modernist sensibility and clarity.

Early Life and Education

Ravilious was born on 22 July 1903 in Churchfield Road, Acton, London. He grew up in Sussex, where his parents ran an antiques shop. Ravilious was educated at Eastbourne Municipal Secondary School for Boys and later won a scholarship to Eastbourne School of Art. In 1922, he received another scholarship to study at the Design School at the Royal College of Art, where he became a close friend of Edward Bawden.

Career and Marriage

Ravilious began teaching part-time at the Eastbourne School of Art and later at the Royal College of Art. In 1930, he married Eileen Lucy "Tirzah" Garwood, also an artist and engraver. They had three children: John Ravilious; James Ravilious, a photographer; and Anne Ullmann, editor of books on her parents and their work. Ravilious's work can be found in various museums, including the Tate and the Victoria & Albert Museum. His paintings are also available for viewing at https://Wikioo.org/@/Eric-William-Ravilious. Some of his notable works include:

• Rain, Steam and Speed – The Great Western Railway, a painting by William Turner
• The Red House On The Hill, a painting by Duncan Grant
• Quentin Bell As A Boy, a painting by Duncan Grant

Printmaking and Illustration

Ravilious engraved more than 400 illustrations and drew over 40 lithographic designs for books and publications during his lifetime. His work can be found in various collections, including the Leicester Galleries. For more information on Ravilious's printmaking and illustration work, visit https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=eric+william+ravilious,eric,william,ravilious. Eric William Ravilious was a talented artist who left a lasting impact on the world of art. His watercolours and wood-engravings continue to inspire artists and art lovers alike. For more information on his life and work, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Ravilious or https://Wikioo.org/@/Eric-William-Ravilious.