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Roland Penrose
AuthorBooks · Second hand1900-1984
Sir Roland Algernon Penrose was an English artist, historian and poet. He was a major promoter and collector of modern art and an associate of the surrealists in the United Kingdom. During the Second World War he put his artistic skills to practical use as a teacher of camouflage.
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About Roland Penrose
Birth
1900
Death
1984
Sir Roland Algernon Penrose was an English artist, historian and poet. He was a major promoter and collector of modern art and an associate of the surrealists in the United Kingdom. During the Second World War he put his artistic skills to practical use as a teacher of camouflage.
Roland Penrose was a multifaceted figure who excelled as an artist, poet, and renowned art historian.
His deep fascination with surrealism defined much of his creative and personal journey.
He is world-renowned for his definitive biography of Pablo Picasso, a fundamental work for understanding the Spanish genius.
Beyond the arts, Penrose held diverse roles such as engineer and paramedic throughout his life.
As a passionate collector, he dedicated his existence to preserving and promoting modern art in the United Kingdom.
