Pierhead, 1967 by Robert Tavener, Linocut

Modern British

Robert Tavener

Robert Tavener, a Printmaker was born in London and attended Hornsey College of Art from 1946 to 1950, following his war service in the army.

He settled in Eastbourne, teaching at Eastbourne College of Art and Design as well as St Martin’s School of Art in London. Robert Tavener is best known as a printmaker and was a senior fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE) and produced work for clients including Shell, the BBC and various children’s book publishers.

He exhibited for 34 years in succession at the Royal Academy Summer Show and his work is in many public collections including the Victoria & Albert Museums and Government Art Collection.

Robert Tavener, Printmaker and Illustrator

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