Artist
Malcolm Osborne
British, 1880–1963
Malcolm Osborne was a British artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum. Malcolm Osborne was born in Frome.
Overview
Malcolm Osborne (1 August 1880 – 22 September 1963) was a British original printmaker known for his intaglio prints of landscapes, urban views and portraits.
Chronology
1 August 1880 born at Frome, Somerset, the fourth son of Alfred Arthur Osborne (1847–1910), Schoolmaster, and his wife Sarah Elizabeth née Biggs,(1843-1907). He grew up in Frome and moved to Streatham, London with his elder brother Harold in the early 1900s. educated at the Merchant Venturers' Technical College, Bristol 1901 to 1906, he studied etching and engraving under Frank Short at the Royal College of Art, in South Kensington, London. 1904 published his first etching World War I served in Artists' Rifles and 60th Division in France, Salonika and Palestine 11 June 1918, he was elected Associate Engraver of Royal Academy. 1924 succeeded Short as the Head of the etching and engraving school when Short retired. 13 Apr 1926 elected full member of the Royal Academy 1927 Kensington, London married Amy Margaret Stableford (1884–1964). 1938-1962 held the position of President Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers (now the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers) 1948 awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) 1 January 1956 elected Senior member of the Royal Academy 22 September 1963 died Kensington, London, England
Memberships and awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) Member of the Royal Academy (R.A.) President of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (P.R.E.)
Collections represented
Museum
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