Charles Robert Ashbee

Charles Robert Ashbee (1863–1942) was a British architect, university teacher and businessperson.

Also recorded as C. R. Ashbee.

Charles Robert Ashbee in brief

Born
1863
Died
1942
Known for
architect, university teacher, businessperson, designer, writer and translator
Place of birth
London
Contents

Overview

Born at London in 1863, died at Sevenoaks in 1942.

In detail

Charles Robert Ashbee studied at Wellington College and King's College. training under George Frederick Bodley is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is art craft, textile design and translating activity. The authority associates the name with Arts and Crafts movement.

Residence is recorded at London.

Work by Charles Robert Ashbee is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and National Gallery of Victoria.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Charles Robert Ashbee”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q614071: Charles Robert Ashbee

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