Robert Tavener

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Robert Tavener
Born
Robert Tavener

(1920-07-06)6 July 1920
Göttingen University
  • Hornsey College of Art
  • University of London
    • Known forPrintmaking, illustration
    SpouseCatherine Tavener

    Robert Tavener (6 July 1920 – 12 July 2004) was an English printmaker, illustrator, and teacher.[1][2]

    Tavener was born in

    D-Day. He later studied in the arts and crafts faculty at the University of Göttingen during 1945–6, for a diploma in design at Hornsey College of Art, and for a teaching diploma at the University of London.[2]

    Robert Tavener held teaching positions at Medway College of Art in Rochester, Saint Martin's School of Art in London, and from 1953 Eastbourne College of Art and Design, where he rose to be the Head of Printmaking, Illustration and Graphic Design and Vice-Principal.[2]

    Tavener's works included

    Shell, Whitbread, and Yale University.[2]

    Robert Tavener exhibited at the

    Longmans, Methuen, Oxford University Press, Penguin Books, etc. He also produced small linocut and pen illustrations for listings in the Radio Times for the BBC.[2]

    In 1966, Tavener was elected to the

    Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers. He was a senior fellow of the society and was also a member of the Society of Sussex Painters.[2]

    Tavenor married his wife Catherine in 1941 during World War II. His wife died in 1998 and he died in Eastbourne, East Sussex, on 12 July 2004.[2]

    In 2010, a retrospective exhibition of his work was held in Eastbourne.[3] His works are held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Government Art Collection,[4] and the British Council.[5]

    References

    1. ^ a b "Robert Tavener – Teacher and artist in London and Eastbourne whose prints from a rare Albion press were much sought after by collectors". The Times. 27 August 2004.
    2. ^ a b c d e f g "Robert Tavener – Printmaker and illustrator with a prodigious output". The Independent. 18 September 2004.
    3. ^ "We remember local printmaker, teacher and illustrator Robert Tavener". UK: Sussex Life. 5 November 2010.
    4. ^ "Robert Tavener 1920–2004: Biography". UK: Emma Mason. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
    5. ^ "Robert Tavener (1920 – 2004)". British Council. 5 November 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2019.

    Bibliography

    • Mason, Emma; Mason, Richard (2010). Robert Tavener Printmaker and Illustrator (Oh Mr Tavener I wish I had the original) (2nd ed.). Bread and Butter Press.
      ISBN 978-0901100917
      .

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