David Gentleman

David William Gentleman RDI (born 11 March 1930) is an English artist. He studied art and painting at the Royal College of Art under Edward Bawden and John Nash. He has worked in watercolour, lithography and wood engraving, at scales ranging from platform-length murals for Charing Cross Underground Station in London to postage stamps and logos.

David Gentleman

RDI
Born
David William Gentleman

(1930-03-11) 11 March 1930
London, England
EducationRoyal College of Art
Occupation(s)Artist and designer
Known forIllustrations
Spouses
  • Rosalind Dease
  • Susan Evans
Children4, including Amelia
Parents
  • Tom Gentleman (father)
  • Winifred Gentleman (mother)

His themes include paintings of landscape and environmental posters to drawings of street life and protest placards. He has written and illustrated many books, mostly about countries and cities. He also designed a number of British commemorative postage stamps.

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