About John Furnival
Lived 1933 – 2020 (aged 87). John Furnival was a British painter, draftsperson and visual poet.
Life and work
Furnival was born in Brockley, south London. then Wimbledon School of Art (1951–1952). Between 1954 and 1957 he did national service, receiving tuition in Russian in Fife, Scotland then working in the War Office in Whitehall, translating Russian documents.
Museum of Modern Art, New York: 2 works (as of June 2020)
Tate, UK: 1 work (as of June 2020)
Victoria and Albert Museum, London: 4 works (as of June 2020)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Furnival?
British painter (1933-2020)
When was John Furnival born?
John Furnival was born on 29 May 1933 in Brockley.
When did John Furnival die?
John Furnival died on 31 May 2020.
What was John Furnival's occupation?
John Furnival was a painter, draftsperson and visual poet.
What nationality was John Furnival?
John Furnival was British.
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