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Michael Ayrton

Michael Ayrton (1921–1975) was a British painter, sculptor and illustrator.

Also recorded as Michael Gould; G. Michael Ayrton; Michael Ayrton I; Michael I Ayrton.

Michael Ayrton in brief

Born
1921
Died
1975
Known for
painter, sculptor, illustrator, novelist, writer and artist
Place of birth
St Pancras
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Michael Ayrton Gould.

Born at St Pancras in 1921, died at London in 1975.

In detail

Michael Ayrton studied at Heatherley School of Fine Art and St John's Wood Art School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is visual arts, graphics and painting.

Places of work recorded in the authority are France and London.

Work by Michael Ayrton is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Auckland Art Gallery, Tate, National Gallery of Canada and Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Michael Ayrton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2739689: Michael Ayrton

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