ivon hitchens
Ivon Hitchens: Painter of Woodland Visions Ivon Hitchens (1893–1979) emerged as a prominent British painter during the interwar years, establishing himself as a distinctive voice within the London Group and forging an enduring connection with the Sussex countryside. His artistic journey began at St John’s Wood School of Art, where he honed his skills alongside fellow artists like Stanley Spencer and Roger Fry, absorbing influences fro…
The Lifeline
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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