Painter. Born Tavistock Square and died Tunbridge Wells. The picture is a self-portrait.
On the Albert Hall frieze Armitage contributed two of the sixteen sections: 'Princes, Art Patrons and Artists' and 'A Group of Philosophers, Sages and Students'.
He also created some frescos in some London buildings including: St. Marylebone Parish Church Marylebone Road and St. Mark's Church, Hamilton Terrace, St. John's Wood.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Edward Armitage
This ornate frieze, titled "The Triumph of Art and Letters", encircles the bu...
A Tamil philosopher and art historian. Born in Ceylon of a Tamil father and an English mother, brought up in England. Studied at University College, London.
Born Spain. Didn't like travelling, lived most of his live in France and died at home near Cannes. 1944 joined the Communist Party in France, lending his name and reputation to the cause. The Commu...
Born (on St George's Day) in Covent Garden. Even as he became successful he refused to modify his working-class accent. Lived alone with his father. Had few friends, two mistresses but never mar...
Artist. We believe Glimpse @53 is about our man: "London born Geoff went to Goldsmiths College, and specialised mostly in night scenes. Working collaboratively, he later made assemblages using foun...
Originated as the bequest left by Lord Leighton in 1896. Bob Speel provides some useful information about what the fund has bought.
