Roland Penrose
Sir Roland Algernon Penrose CBE (14 October 1900 – 23 April 1984) was an English artist, historian and poet. He was a major promoter and collector of modern art and an associate of the surrealists in the United Kingdom. During the Second World War he put his artistic skills to practical use as a teacher of camouflage.
Roland Penrose | |
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Penrose, circa 1940 | |
| Born | Roland Algernon Penrose 14 October 1900 London, England |
| Died | 23 April 1984 (aged 83) Chiddingly, East Sussex, England |
| Education | Architecture |
| Movement | Surrealism |
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| Children | Antony Penrose |
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| Relatives | Roger Penrose (nephew) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Royal Engineers |
Penrose married the poet Valentine Boué and then the photographer Lee Miller.
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