Artist - Evan Lewis Bamford

Evan Lewis Bamford, born 1891, died 1967. Designed posters for the Underground Group 1921-1923

• Educated; Burton School of Art; 1908-1914
• Educated; Royal College of Art; 1920-1922

Evan Lewis Bamford was also known by the name Evan Bamford.

Biography:

Evan Lewis Bamford was an accomplished draughtsman and designer. He attended Burton School of Art from 1908 and continued to work there as a student teacher until 1914. He served in France during the First World War, before returning to Burton School as an assistant teacher. In 1923 he was awarded a Diploma for his posters at the 1st International Exhibition of Decorative art in Milan. Although he was recognised through a number of awards and exhibition opportunities, Bamford was unable to make a full time career out of his art.

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