Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone CBE, RA
Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone CBE, RA
1900 - 1979
b. 1900 in Haiphong, China; in England from age 5; d. 1979 in Rodmersham.
Studied at Westminster School of Art, London (1926).
Known for illustrated stories, "Little Tim and the Brave Sea-captain" and "Nicholas and the Fast Moving Diesel." Gained reputation as Official War Artist; recorded German invasion of France and campaigns in North Africa and Italy. After WWII he worked as illlustrator of literary classics and collaborated with contemporary authors.
Studied at Westminster School of Art, London (1926).
Known for illustrated stories, "Little Tim and the Brave Sea-captain" and "Nicholas and the Fast Moving Diesel." Gained reputation as Official War Artist; recorded German invasion of France and campaigns in North Africa and Italy. After WWII he worked as illlustrator of literary classics and collaborated with contemporary authors.