Alan Sorrell

1904–1974

Alan Sorrell, ‘Southampton Dock’ 1944
Southampton Dock 1944
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Biography

Alan Ernest Sorrell (11 February 1904 – 21 December 1974) was an English artist and writer best remembered for his archaeological illustrations, particularly his detailed reconstructions of Roman Britain. He was a Senior Assistant Instructor of Drawing at The Royal College of Art, between 1931–39 and 1946–48. In 1937 he was elected a member of the Royal Watercolour Society.

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British War Art

Artworks

Alan Sorrell, ‘Southampton Dock’ 1944

Alan Sorrell Southampton Dock

1944
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Alan Sorrell, ‘Up in the Morning Early: RAF Camp 1941’ 1942

Alan Sorrell Up in the Morning Early: RAF Camp 1941

1942
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