Michael Ayrton

Michael Ayrton (1921-1975), was a British artist and writer, known as a painter, printmaker and sculptor, and also as a critic, broadcaster and novelist. He was a stage and costume designer, working with John Minton on the 1942 John Gielgud production of Macbeth from age 19; and a book designer and illustrator, for Wyndham Lewis's The Human Age trilogy and William Golding. He also collaborated with Constant Lambert.

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1921 - 1975 - John Minton - John Gielgud - Macbeth - Wyndham Lewis - The Human Age - William Golding - Constant Lambert

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He was born in London, his parents being Gerald Gould and Barbara Ayrton; he took his mother's maiden name professionally.

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Gerald Gould - Barbara Ayrton

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