Early Life and Education Born: April 12, 1898, London, United Kingdom Died: November 4, 1989 Parents: Robert Leighton (author) and Marie Connor Leighton (author) Early artistic encouragement from father and uncle Jack Leighton. Studied at Brighton College of Art (1915). Training at Slade School of Fine Art (1921–1923) and Central School of Arts and Crafts, studying wood engraving under Noel Rooke. Artistic Career and Development Developed a strong affinity for portraying rural life and the dignity of labor through sketching trips in Europe. Visited the United States on lec…