Percy Hague Jowett (1882–1955): A Pioneer of Modern British Landscape Percy Hague Jowett (1882–1955) was a British artist and Royal College of Art principal who profoundly shaped the trajectory of modern British art. Born in Halifax, Yorkshire, on June 1st, 1882, he embarked upon an artistic journey marked by rigorous training at Leeds School of Art followed by a pivotal role as Headmaster of Chelsea Polytechnic and later Principal of the RCA—a position he held until 1947. His legacy extends beyond his institutional leadership; Jowett championed avant-garde movements like Impressionism and S…