Gwen Raverat
English wood engraver (1885–1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gwendolen Mary "Gwen" Raverat (née Darwin; 26 August 1885 – 11 February 1957), was an English wood engraver who was a founder member of the Society of Wood Engravers.[1] Her memoir Period Piece was published in 1952.
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Born | Gwendolen Mary Darwin (1885-08-26)26 August 1885 Cambridge, England |
Died | 11 February 1957(1957-02-11) (aged 71) Cambridge, England |
Resting place | Trumpington Extension Cemetery, Cambridge |
Alma mater | Slade School of Fine Art |
Occupation | Wood Engraver |
Years active | 1911–1951 |
Notable work | Period Piece (autobiography) |
Spouse | |
Children | Elisabeth (1916–2014) Sophie Jane (1919–2011) |
Parent(s) | George Darwin Maud du Puy |
Relatives | Darwin–Wedgwood family |
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