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John Armstrong

1893–1973

Tocsin III 1967
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Biography

John Rutherford Armstrong (14 November 1893 – 19 May 1973) was a British artist and muralist who also designed for film and theatre productions. He is most notable for the Surrealist paintings he produced.

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British Surrealism British War Art

Artworks

  • Dreaming Head

    John Armstrong
    1938
  • Icarus

    John Armstrong
    1940
  • Coggeshall Church, Essex

    John Armstrong
    1940
  • Tocsin III

    John Armstrong
    1967
  • The Film: Design for Telecinema Mural, South Bank

    John Armstrong
    1950

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