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1903 London, England - 1967 Ridgefield, Connecticut. Known for: Narrative, illustrator, cartoons.
Illustrator Robert Fawcett was born outside of London, England in 1903. His father, an amateur artist, lent much encouragement to his sons early drawing efforts. Fawcetts family moved from England to... Read full biography
Illustrator Robert Fawcett was born outside of London, England in 1903. His father, an amateur artist, lent much encouragement to his sons early drawing efforts. Fawcetts family moved from England to Winnipeg, Canada where he apprenticed under a local engraver. He spent his entire earnings buying... Read full biography
Illustrator Robert Fawcett was born outside of London, England in 1903. His father, an amateur artist, lent much encouragement to his sons early drawing efforts. Fawcetts family moved from England to Winnipeg, Canada where he apprenticed under a local engraver. He spent his entire earnings buying old magazines to study the illustrations. When the family moved again, this time to New York City, Fawcett pursued commercial work until leaving to study abroad. At nineteen, Fawcett returned to... Read full biography
Illustrator Robert Fawcett was born outside of London, England in 1903. His father, an amateur artist, lent much encouragement to his sons early drawing efforts. Fawcetts family moved from England to Winnipeg, Canada where he apprenticed under a local engraver. He spent his entire earnings buying old magazines to study the illustrations. When the family moved again, this time to New York City, Fawcett pursued commercial work until leaving to study abroad. At nineteen, Fawcett returned to London, and for two years studied drawing under the rigorous discipline of the Slade School of London University. After graduating, he viewed commercial art with scorn. However, upon entering the fine art world, some of its political aspects diminished his... Read full biography
Illustrator Robert Fawcett was born outside of London, England in 1903. His father, an amateur artist, lent much encouragement to his sons early drawing efforts. Fawcetts family moved from England to Winnipeg, Canada where he apprenticed under a local engraver. He spent his entire earnings buying old magazines to study the illustrations. When the family moved again, this time to New York City, Fawcett pursued commercial work until leaving to study abroad. At nineteen, Fawcett returned to London, and for two years studied drawing under the rigorous discipline of the Slade School of London University. After graduating, he viewed commercial art with scorn. However, upon entering the fine art world, some of its political aspects diminished his youthful enthusiasm. From that point on, he was determined that he would earn his living through commercial work... Read full biography
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Keywords (35)
Art Method
- •Comic Book, Comic Strip Artist, Comic Figures
- •Easel Painting
- •Graphic Design, Printmaking, Lithography, Etching, Woodblocks
- •Illustration, Illustrator
- •Murals: Design, Painting, Fresco, Mosaic, Glass
Art Media
- •Fresco Painting, Murals
- •Gouache
- •Ink
- •Mixed Media, Multi Media and/or Multli Styles
- •Oil Paint
- •Pastel Painting/Drawing
- •Pen and Ink Drawing
- •Watercolor/Watercolour
Art Style
- •Cartoon Drawing, Cartoon Figures
- •Realist, Representational, Naturalist Style
Art Subject
- •Female Face and Figure
- •Figure, Figurative Humans
- •Genre, Human Activity, Daily Life
- •History: Historical Figures, Sites, Buildings, Events
- •Humor, Whimsy
- •Narrative, Story Telling
- •Portraits, Portraiture
Art Association
- •National Academy of Design, Elected Member
- •Society of Illustrators-
- •Society of Independent Artists-
Art School
- •Famous Artists Correspondence School, Student
- •Famous Artists Correspondence School, Teacher
- •Slade School of Art, London, Student
Chronology
- •Early 20th Century Before 1950
- •Late 20th Century After 1950
Added Description
- •Cartoon Specialty
- •Illustration Specialty
- •Mural Specialty
Exhibition of Art Association
- •Society of Illustrators
- •Society of Independent Artists--