Austin, Frederick George, 1902-1990 (British printmaker)
Biography/Historical Note
Printmaker and painter, Frederick George Austin was born in Leicester and was the brother of Robert Austin (Rome Scholarship in Engraving, 1922). Austin studied at the Leicester School of Art before moving onto the Royal College of Art. He won the Rome Scholarhsip in Engraving at the British School in 1927. Known especially for his presentaiton of rural and religious scenes, with an influence of medieval imagery. After leaving Rome, Austin taught widely in England before spending time in Canada.
Nationality:
English.
Education:
Leicester College of Art (1921-24) and Royal College of Art (1924-?).
Role within the BSR:
Rome Scholar in Engraving, 1927-1929.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Artworks by Frederick George Austin, 1926 - 1929
Artworks by Frederick George Austin, 1926 - 1929
Prints executed by Frederick G. Austin, Rome Scholar in Engraving, 1927-1929.
Austin, Frederick George, 1927 - 1929
Austin, Frederick George, 1927 - 1929
Documents from this file include: application form; letter of communication of the award of the Rome Scholarship; correspondence between Austin and Shaw; financial arrangements; application for the renewal of scholarship for a second year; second year scholarship renewal letter; final report; letter concerning the award of a commemorative medal (1929); letter from Stanley Quick to M. A. Ryan, The House Bureau (1929).