John Melville (1902 - 1986) | Main historical dates: who, what, where, when | Collectibles and Historical Items Overview

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John Melville

John William Melville was a self-taught British Surrealist painter. He is described by Michel Remy in his book Surrealism in Britain as one of the "harbingers of surrealism" in Great Britain.

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Date and place of birt:	25 august 1902, London, United Kingdom
Date and place of death:	8 december 1986, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Nationality:	United Kingdom
Period of activity:	XX century
Specialization:	Artist, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist
Genre:	Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:	Surrealism
Technique:	Chalk, Oil, Watercolor