Sylvia Melland (1906-1993) was a British painter and printmaker.
Sylvia Melland | |
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| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1993 (aged 86–87) |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Painting and printmaking |
Biography
editMelland was born in Altrincham, Cheshire.[1] She studied at the Manchester College of Art; the Byam Shaw School, 1925-8; the Euston Road School, 1937-9 and the Central School, 1957-60.[1][2] Melland began her art career as a painter, but moved entirely to printmaking in the 1960s.[1] Melland was a member of the Artists' International Association, an anti-fascist group.[1]
Her work is included in the collections of the Manchester Art Gallery,[3] the British Museum[4] and the Tate Museum.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Sylvia Melland – People – Southwark Heritage". heritage.southwark.gov.uk.
- ^ "Sylvia Melland | Artist | Royal Academy of Arts". www.royalacademy.org.uk.
- ^ "Title". Manchester Art Gallery.
- ^ "print | British Museum". The British Museum.
- ^ "'Still Life with an Open Window', Sylvia Melland, 1931". Tate.
External links
edit- 6 artworks by or after Sylvia Melland at the Art UK site