- Steven Spurrier
:"For the wine authority, see
Steven Spurrier (wine) . For the American football coach, seeSteve Spurrier ."Steven Spurrier (
July 13 1878 –March 11 1961 ) was a British artist and painter.After his apprenticeship to his silversmith father, Spurrier studied art and became a freelance magazine illustrator. His work appeared in magazines such as "
The Graphic ", "Illustrated London News " and the "Radio Times ". He also produced posters for theatrical productions and illustrated books. He also painted and was exhibited at theRoyal Academy from 1913, his subjects included circus performers. During the First World War, he worked with theAdmiralty developingdazzle camouflage for ships.He produced illustrations for
Swallows and Amazons , the first book in the children's series byArthur Ransome , but Ransome did not like the illustrations which were not used except for the dust jacket and map. Later editions had illustrations byClifford Webb and then by Ransome himself.Publications
*Black and White (1909)
*Illustration (1933)Reference
*"Who was Who, 1961-1970" (1972, A & C Black, London)
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