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Henry Rayner (19 September 1902 25 April 1957) was an Australian artist known for his drypoint etchings.
Biography
Hewitt Henry Rayner was born in Melbourne,Australia
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and trained as an artist in Britain.
He worked with Walter Sickert and was a friend of Augustus John. He was injured during the London blitz and thereafter became something of a recluse.
He died on 25 April 1957 and is buried on the eastern side of Highgate Cemetery.
External links
* http://www.hewitthenryrayner.co.uk * https://twitter.com/etchingrevival/media Australian artists 1902 births 1957 deaths Burials at Highgate Cemetery {{Australia-artist-stub