Philip Henry Howard Surrey - Artist Info

About Philip Henry Howard Surrey

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    Philip Henry Howard Surrey CM, LL.D., RCA, FCA, CAS, CSGA, EGP (1910 - 1990)

    Philip Henry Howard Surrey (AKA: Philip Surrey) was an important Canadian painter, draftsman, commercial artist, journalist (1), printmaker and educator. Most exhibitions that examine 20th century Canadian art include his paintings, most comprehensive Canadian art history books illustrate and discuss his work, and most major Canadian museums have Philip Surrey pieces in their permanent collections.

    He was born in Calgary, Alberta; lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba (1921 - 1924); Vancouver, B.C. (1924 - 1937); and Montreal, Quebec (1937 - 1990) where he died. (2)

    His mediums include oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache*, charcoal, cha...

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