Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War
One of Britain’s greatest landscape artists, Eric Ravilious, is killed in a plane crash while on commission as Official War Artist in Iceland in 1942. His life is as compelling and enigmatic as his art, set against the dramatic wartime locations that inspire him. This film brings to life this unique and still grossly undervalued British artist caught in the crossfire of war 80 years ago, whose legacy largely sank without trace, until now…
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Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War
- Overview
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 1, 2022
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War
Production Companies
Foxtrot Films
Director
Margy Kinmonth
Description
One of Britain’s greatest landscape artists, Eric Ravilious, is killed in a plane crash while on commission as Official War Artist in Iceland in 1942. His life is as compelling and enigmatic as his art, set against the dramatic wartime locations that inspire him. This film brings to life this unique and still grossly undervalued British artist caught in the crossfire of war 80 years ago, whose legacy largely sank without trace, until now…
