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Stanley William Hayter
Early Life and Education Born: Hackney, United Kingdom, December 27, 1901 Family Background: Son of painter William Harry Hayter. Education: Received a degree in chemistry and geology from King’s College London. Early Career: Worked for the Anglo-Persian Oil Company (later BP) in Abadan, Iran, from 1922 to 1925. This experience inspired paintings and drawings that were exhibited upon his return to London. The Founding of Atel
ier 17 and Printmaking Innovations Move to Paris: In 1926, Hayter moved to Paris and briefly studied at the Académie Julian. Mentorship: Met Polish printmaker Józef Hecht, who introduced him to copper engraving using the burin technique. Establishment of Atelier 17 (1927): Founded a studio for artists to explore engraving techniques collaboratively. The studio became internationally renowned and was located at No. 17, rue Campag…