biography
| name: |
Gill, (Arthur) Eric (Rowton)
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pronunciation:
[gil]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1882–1940)
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| biography:
| Carver, engraver, and typographer, born in Brighton, East Sussex, SE England, UK. He trained as an architect, but then took up letter-cutting, masonry, and engraving. After his first exhibition (1911) he maintained a steady output of carvings in stone and wood, engravings, and type designs. Among his main works is ‘Prospero and Ariel’ (1931) above the entrance to Broadcasting House, London. |
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