Figure Composition by David Bomberg

Figure Composition, in brief

Title: Figure Composition
Artist: David Bomberg (1890–1957)
Artist born in: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Where to see it: Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, London, United Kingdom

Which museum holds Figure Composition?

Ben Uri Gallery and Museum

London, United Kingdom

A Sanctuary of Untold Narratives In the tranquil, leafy enclave of St John’s Wood, tucked away from the frenetic pulse of central London, lies a sanctuary for the voices that mainstream art history has often whispered rather than shouted. The Ben Uri Gallery and Museum is far more than a mere repository of canvas and clay; it is a profound celebration of the immigrant spirit and the indelible mark left by Jewish, refugee, and migrant artists on the British visual landscape since 1900. To step into Ben Uri is to enter a space where the boundaries of identity and geography dissolve, replaced by a rich tapestry of experiences that have shaped the very soul of modern Britain.

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Where can I see the original "Figure Composition" by David Bomberg?

The original "Figure Composition" by David Bomberg is held at the Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, London, United Kingdom. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

Is "Figure Composition" free of copyright?

"Figure Composition" by David Bomberg is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Who created "Figure Composition"?

"Figure Composition" is attributed to David Bomberg.

Why is the copyright status of "Figure Composition" what it is?

"Figure Composition" by David Bomberg is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and David Bomberg died in 1957.

Is "Figure Composition" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. David Bomberg was born in United Kingdom, and the original "Figure Composition" is held in a museum in United Kingdom.

About the artist, David Bomberg

1890–1957, United Kingdom

David Bomberg

Early Life and Artistic Training Born: Birmingham, United Kingdom (December 5, 1890) Died: London, United Kingdom (August 19, 1957) One of the 'Whitechapel Boys' – a group of East End artists who emerged in the early 20th century. Born to Polish-Jewish immigrant parents, Abraham and Rebecca Bomberg, initially studied at the City and Guilds Technical Art School before training as a lithographer in Birmingham. Studied under Walter Sickert at Westminster School of Art (1908-1910), influenced by Sickert's focus on form and urban life. Significant exposure to Paul Cézanne through the 1910 Roger Fry exhibition "Manet and the Post-Impressionists." Attended the Slade School of Art (1911), winning the Tonks Prize for his drawing of fellow student Isaac Rosenberg.

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