Edward Burra: A Life in Surreal Visions Early Life and Education Born: South Kensington, United Kingdom, 1905. Edward Burra demonstrated artistic talent early on, particularly as a draughtsman. He received his formal training at the Royal College of Art from 1923 to 1925, honing his skills in drawing and painting. Early Travels and Influences (1920s) During the latter half of the 1920s, Burra travelled extensively throughout France. He focused on depicting detailed urban scenes, often portraying the harsh realities of life in cities like Toulon and Marseille. These early wo…