Joan Hassall

Joan Hassall (1906–1988) was a British printmaker, illustrator and exlibrist.

Also recorded as Joanna Hassall.

Joan Hassall in brief

Born
1906
Died
1988
Known for
printmaker, illustrator, exlibrist, xylographer and graphic artist
Place of birth
London
Contents

Overview

Born at London in 1906, died at Keighley in 1988.

In detail

Joan Hassall studied at Royal Academy of Arts and Parsons Mead School. Yvonne Drewry is recorded as having studied under Joan Hassall. the recorded working language is English.

Work by Joan Hassall is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, National Gallery of Canada, National Portrait Gallery, Ashmolean Museum and Huis van het boek.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Joan Hassall”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6205100: Joan Hassall

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