Frank Martin (1921 - 2005)

RA Collection: People and Organisations

British graphic artists, master printmaker, commercial illustrator and teacher of graphic arts. Studied printmaking at Saint Martin’s School of Art, London where he was taught etching by Clifford Webb RE, RBA (1895–1972) and wood engraving by Gertrude Hermes (1901–1983). He became her studio assistant for colour printing. In 1949, Martin became a freelance illustrator, wood engraver and commercial artist.