Edward Burra
1905–1976
© The estate of Edward Burra, courtesy Lefevre Fine Art, London
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Edward John Burra (29 March 1905 – 22 October 1976) was an English painter, draughtsman, and printmaker, best known for his depictions of the urban underworld, black culture and the Harlem scene of the 1930s.
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Edward Burra [title not known]
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Edward Burra [title not known]
1940 -
Edward Burra Café
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Edward Burra Cupbearer
1929 -
Edward Burra Fleet’s in
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Edward Burra Wednesday Night
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Edward Burra Drag Queen
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Edward Burra Keep your Head
1930
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The Life and Times of Edward Burra
Edward Burra’s paintings of Harlem in the 1930s captured a moment in history epitomised by Jazz and street life. Drawing …
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Paul Nash, Margaret Nash, recipient: Edward Burra Card titled ‘Images at Springfield: Souvenir from Paul and Margaret Nash’
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Paul Nash, recipient: Edward Burra ‘Letter for Ed’ from Paul Nash, with attached images
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Unknown person(s), Paul Nash, recipient: Edward Burra Collage of newspaper cuttings showing two figures embracing
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