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Fred Taylor
Fred Taylor (1875–1963) was a prolific British painter and poster designer known for his detailed, near-photographic renderings of architecture, his depictions of idyllic landscapes, and his energetic multi-figure scenes. Throughout his career, Taylor produced over 100 posters for a variety of British railway companies, London Transport, the Empire Marketing Board, and many shipping firms. He was an official British Naval camouflage artist (called a “camofleur”!) who painted Dazzle Ships during World War II, the Royal Mail Steamship Company commissioned him to document a voyage to South America, and he didn't stop there. Also a muralist, Taylor’s notable clients included Lloyd’s of London and upscale British fashion retailer Austin Reed. He exhibited widely, including at the Royal Academy, the Fine Art Society, and the Paris Salon, and was a member of the Art Workers’ Guild. Before that, Taylor studied at the Académie Julian in Paris and London’s prestigious Goldsmiths College, where he won a scholarship to travel and study in Italy.
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