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Peter Snow

1927 – 2008

British artist

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About Peter Snow

Lived 1927 – 2008 (aged 80–81). Peter Snow was a British painter and artist.

Peter Frederick Briscoe Snow (6 June 1927–August 29 2008) with the help of Nicholas Georgiadis and later, Yolanda Sonnabend.

Life and work Peter Snow, son of Frederick Snow, was educated at Bloxham School in Oxfordshire, where he showed an early talent for painting and was involved in designing sets for school plays. In 1946, he studied briefly at Goldsmiths College and worked as a journalist on the South London Press before doing his national service with the Royal Engineers in the Middle East. Following his time in the army he gained a scholarship to the Slade School of Fine Art, studying until 1953 and joining the staff in 1957. He was head of theatre design, succeeding Robert Medley. Wirth died in 2017. Towards the end of his Snow's he suffered from Alzheimer's disease. He died 29 August 2008.

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Important facts

Born
1927, London
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Education
Slade School of Fine Art, Goldsmiths, University of London, Bloxham School
Also known as
Peter Frederick Briscoe Snow

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Snow?

British artist (1927-2008)

When was Peter Snow born?

Peter Snow was born in 1927 in London.

When did Peter Snow die?

Peter Snow died on 29 August 2008.

What was Peter Snow's occupation?

Peter Snow was a painter and artist.

What nationality was Peter Snow?

Peter Snow was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Snow

· Wikidata: Q7177017

· DBpedia: Peter Snow (artist)

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