Barry Evans

Born 1923

A Tropical Island Landscape

Ref: 1035

Inscribed, signed and dated (reverse of panel): Painted for/ Peter and Marion Cole/ for their wedding/ by Barry Evans A.R.CA. M.S.I.A./August 1953.

 

Tempera on panel, 7 ½ by 9 ¼ ins (19 by 23.5 cm)

 

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Barry Evans (Born 1923)

 

 

Best known as a mural painter and illustrator, Evans studied at Kingston School of Art and in the early 1940s at the Royal College of Art. His work as an illustrator included Lilliput, Picture Post and covers for The Economist. He also designed record sleeves and posters for the British Tourist Authority. His extensive work as a muralist included work for the Festival of Britain (Farming Pavilion and Dome of Discovery) and work as far afield as Jamaica, Tel Aviv, Brussels and Detroit. 


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