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Brian Robb

1913–1979

Southend Pier 1956
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Biography

Brian Robb (7 May 1913 – 1979) was a painter, illustrator, and cartoonist. He worked for Shell and London Transport, designing posters and advertisements, and as a cartoonist for Punch. During World War II, he served as a camouflage officer in the Western Desert. He taught at Chelsea College of Art before and after the war, before becoming head of illustration at the Royal College of Art.

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  • Southend Pier

    Brian Robb
    1956
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  • ‘Self-Portrait’ by Brian Robb

    Brian Robb
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  • ‘Self-Portrait’ by Brian Robb

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