Level | Collection |
Ref No | JEO |
Title | Original artwork by Ned Owens |
Date | c1954-c1975 |
Extent | 151 original illustrations and 8 cuttings |
Creator Name | Owens; James Edward (1918-1990); illustrator |
Description | A collection of art work, illustrations and cartoons by Ned Owens in various forms; ink, pencil, charcoal and pastel. Also includes two illustrations given to Owens by other illustrators. Unless otherwise indicated the work will have been produced for the Guardian. |
Admin History | Born in Newcastle in 1918, Ned Owens studied art during the 1930s. He established an art gallery, the Midday Studios, holding a Lowry exhibition in 1948. He taught art in the Foundation Department at the Manchester School of Art and worked as a staff artist at the Guardian between 1958 and 1975. |
Custodial History | Donated by his widow Pat Owens in August 2003 |
Access Status | Open |
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