John Samuel Tunnard: A Life in Modern British Art Early Life and Education John Samuel Tunnard (1900-1971) was an English modernist painter and designer. Born in Sandwich, Kent, he initially studied design at the Royal College of Art from 1919 to 1923. This foundational training would prove crucial throughout his artistic career, influencing both his painting style and his later ventures into textile design. Early Career & Textile Design During the 1920s, Tunnard worked in various textile design roles in Manchester. This period provided him with practical experience and an understanding of…