1905 - 1994

Основни данни

  • Museums on this site: Национална галерия на Канада
  • Died: 1994
  • Typical colors: neutrals
  • Works on this site: 4
  • Born: 1905, London, United Kingdom
  • Top 3 works:
    • St. Stephen's, Fulham Road
    • The Coal Tip, Gravesend
    • Landscape

The Life and Artistic Evolution of Robert Medley

Born in London, United Kingdom, Robert Medley was a painter and autobiographer who worked in both abstract and figurative styles. His artistic training included studies at the Byam Shaw School of Art and the Royal Academy Schools, followed by two years of training in Paris. Throughout his career, Medley held several teaching positions in London and Rome, including serving as the Head of the department of Theatre Design at the Slade. He was also a theatre designer, having served as artistic director for the Group Theatre.

His diverse body of work includes:

During the Second World War, Medley served as an Air Raid Precautions warden and later worked as a camouflage officer in Cairo. His later years saw a return to figurative painting, which are considered some of his most widely respected works.

Notable Works and Recognition

Medley's paintings are held in various prestigious collections. Notable works include:

In addition to his painting, his work has been featured in exhibitions such as the International Surrealist Exhibition in 1936 and a retrospective at the Whitechapel Art Gallery. He was appointed a CBE in 1982 and was elected to the Royal Academy in 1985.

Въпроси и отговори

С какви други имена е известен/а Robert Medley?

Robert Medley е известен/а още под името Charles Robert Owen Medley.

Как е разделена кариерата на Robert Medley на периоди?

Хронология на Robert Medley е хронологична линия с функция за превъртане, която представя творбите на художника в хронологичен ред, групирани по периоди от кариерата му.

Къде и през коя година е роден/а Robert Medley?

Robert Medley е роден в London през 1905 г.

Колко произведения на Robert Medley са налични за разглеждане?

Можете да разгледате 4 произведения на изкуството творби на Robert Medley на страницата Всички произведения на изкуството.

Проверете окото си

За всеки въпрос има само един верен отговор.

Въпрос 1:
In which city did Robert Medley spend two years studying art from 1926 to 1928?
Въпрос 2:
Which theatre did Medley and Rupert Doone jointly found?
Въпрос 3:
During World War Two, what was Medley's role in Cairo?
Въпрос 4:
At which institution did Medley serve as Head of the department of Theatre Design from 1958 to 1966?
Въпрос 5:
Which series of paintings was inspired by the Cast Room at the Slade?