James Stroudley

James Stroudley, A.R.C.A (1906–1985) was an English painter and printmaker.

Life and work

James was born on 17 June 1906 and lived in London.[1] He Studied at Clapham School of Art between 1923–27, and then The Royal College of Art 1927-30, his teachers included William Rothenstein and Allan Gwynne-Jones.[2]

He married the fashion artist, designer and writer Phyllis Stroudley, they had one son. He later married Gillian Stroudley (née Thain), they had two sons and one daughter.[2]

He died in May 1985, at Wandsworth, London.[3]

Exhibitions

1957 John Moores Liverpool Exhibition, Walker Art Gallery. Dec57 to Jan56. Showed at RA, RBA, RE and elsewhere. Arthur Tooth and Son and Apollinaire Gallery gave him solo shows.[2] An exhibition Recent paintings by James Stroudley was held at the Reid Gallery, London between 24 August–10 September in 1960.[4]

Collections

Public collections in Bradford, Brighton, Coventry and Rochdale hold examples of his work.[2]

References

  1. ↑ England and Wales Birth Index: 1837-1983
  2. 1 2 3 4 Who's Who in Art (Art Trade Press, 1984)
  3. ↑ England and Wales Death Index: 1984-2005
  4. ↑ Recent paintings by James Stroudley : 24 August – 10 September 1960. (London: Reid Gallery, 1960)
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