1933

Composition (John Banting, 1933)

Composition comes from the hand of John Banting (1902–1972). It dates from 1933. It measures 41 × 56 cm.

1933
41 × 56 cm

Composition at a glance

Title: Composition
Artist: John Banting (1902–1972)
Artist born in: Chelsea, United Kingdom
Date: 1933
Dimensions: 41 × 56 cm

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What is the creation date of "Composition" by John Banting?

The creation of "Composition" by John Banting is dated 1933.

What size is "Composition" by John Banting in real life?

The recorded dimensions of "Composition" by John Banting are 41 x 56 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

Is "Composition" by John Banting in the public domain?

Regarding copyright, "Composition" is still protected by copyright.

Which artist is "Composition" attributed to?

"Composition" is attributed to John Banting.

At what age did John Banting make "Composition"?

When "Composition" was created in 1933, John Banting - born in 1902 - was 31 years old.

What explains the copyright situation of "Composition" by John Banting?

"Composition" by John Banting is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1972.

John Banting, the painter

1902–1972, United Kingdom

John Banting

John Banting: The Unassuming Surrealist of Bloomsbury John Banting (1902-1972) remains a curiously compelling figure in the history of British art, often described as “the only true English Surrealist painter” by Anthony Powell. He wasn’t a flamboyant provocateur or a central member of the core group associated with André Breton; instead, he was a quietly observant artist who absorbed and subtly transmuted the currents of surrealism, vorticism, and Bloomsbury aesthetics into his distinctive body of work – primarily book jackets, decorative panels, and evocative paintings. His life story is one of understated resilience, marked by periods of struggle, intellectual curiosity, and a deep engagement with political and social issues. Born in Chelsea, London, to a farming family, Banting’s early years were shaped by the rhythms of rural life and a somewhat isolated childhood.

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