Geoffrey Hamilton-Rhoades: A Master of English Pastoral Geoffrey Hamilton-Rhoades, born in Balham, London, in 1898, wasn’t a figure destined for the tumultuous currents of modern art initially. His early life, steeped in the traditions of his middle-class family – his father a respected civil servant and author – instilled within him a deep appreciation for classical culture and meticulous observation. This foundation, coupled with a formative education at Dulwich College, where he honed his artistic skills through drawing from classical casts, laid the groundwork for a career that would ult…