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martin battersby

1914 – 1982

martin battersby
Modern
Modern

martin battersby

Born 1914 Died 1982 Works span 1960–1960

A Master of Illusion: The Life and Art of Martin Battersby George Martin Battersby (1914-1982) was a uniquely gifted British artist whose career spanned the worlds of theatre, interior design, and fine art. Though perhaps not a household name, his influence resonated through mid-century Britain and beyond, particularly in his masterful execution of *trompe l'oeil* painting and his passionate embrace of Art Nouveau and the glamorous ae…

4
dated works
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chapters
1960
first work
1960
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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