Anne Newland (1913-1997)

Painter in oil and teacher, born in Wiltshire. She studied at Byam Shaw School, 1936-8, under Ernest Jackson, in 1938 gaining an Edwin Abbey Major Scholarship. During World War II she was involved in camouflage, then taught in Scotland. Signed her work, which was mainly large, decorative canvases. Anne Newland was influenced especially by the work of Andrea Mantegna. Showed at RA, RSA and elsewhere. Newland lived in London.We are grateful to Chris Mees for assistance.