Brangwyn Collection

Brangwyn at Work
SIR FRANK BRANGWYN artist, sketched working

WWI Poster, Belgian & Allies Aid League
Design by Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956), Belgian & Allies Aid League, Will you help these sufferers from the war to start a new home. Help is better than sympathy

Frank William Brangwyn
An illustration of Welsh artist, printmaker, illustrator and designer, Frank William Brangwyn, who was famed for producing works of art in a very wide range of mediums. Date: circa 1915

Artists and architects during the reign of King George V
Leading artists and architects during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Orpen, Lavery, Llewellyn, Lutyens, Brangwyn. Date: 1935

Artist Frank Brangwyn painting a panel at the Royal Exchange, London, representing commerce. Date: 1903

Frank Brangwyn RA, artist in his studio Date: circa 1930

Ocean Liner
An ocean liner leaving port. Artist: Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956)

Poster design for French orphanage, WW1
Poster design by Frank Brangwyn for a French Army orphanage, First World War. 1916

Study for a war memorial, by Frank Brangwyn
Study for Birmingham University War Memorial, by Frank Brangwyn. This is the only known study -- the memorial did not go ahead. circa 1921

Working Soldier, by Frank Brangwyn
Working Soldier, study drawing by Frank Brangwyn, First World War. circa 1925

Peace (Love Amid Ruins), by Frank Brangwyn
Peace (Love Amid Ruins), lithograph by Frank Brangwyn. In a war-torn landscape, a woodcutter offers a flower to a baby while the mother looks

Lookout -- design for Zambrene Trench Coats, WW1
Lookout -- design for Zambrene Trench Coats, by Frank Brangwyn, First World War. The London-based Zambrene were makers of officers trench coats. 1914-1918

Study for Exodus, by Frank Brangwyn, WW1
Study for Exodus, by Frank Brangwyn, depicting Belgian civilian refugees fleeing their homes during the First World War. Brangwyn was Belgian by birth. circa 1918

Photograph used by Frank Brangwyn for Exodus painting
Squared photograph used by the artist Frank Brangwyn for his Exodus painting, depicting Belgian civilian refugees fleeing their homes. Brangwyn was Belgian by birth. circa 1918

Original woodblock for Horresco, by Frank Brangwyn, WW1
Original woodblock for Horresco, by Frank Brangwyn, First World War. 1919

Original design for Damn the War, by Frank Brangwyn, WW1
Original woodcut design for Damn the War, by Frank Brangwyn. circa 1919

Original design for Horresco, by Frank Brangwyn, WW1
Original woodcut design for Horresco, by Frank Brangwyn, First World War. 1919

Interior of Grand Trunk Railways new London offices with tempera frieze by Frank Brangwyn, c1909. The Grand Trunk Railway London headquarters were at Cockspur Street

A Self Portrait of Phil May, 1896, (1903). Artist: Philip William May
A Self Portrait of Phil May, 1896. After a Self Portrait of Phil May (1864-1903), created as a gift for his friend the artist Sir Frank William Brangwyn (1867-1956)

Sir Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956), Welsh artist, 1911-1912. Artist: Reinhold Thiele
Sir Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956), Welsh artist, 1911-1912. Brangwyn, best known for his murals, initially worked for artist William Morris as a textile designer

WWI Poster, National Fund for Welsh Troops
Design by Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956), National Fund for Welsh Troops Appeal, lithograph published by the Fine Art Society. Date: circa 1915

British art nouveau fan design by Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956).. Color plate from Charles Holmes Modern Design in Jewellery and Fans, published by the Studio 1902

WWI Poster, Home on leave
Design by Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956), Home on leave, WW1 lithograph, published by the Fine Art Society. Date: circa 1915

Frank Brangwyn at work
Sir Frank William Brangwyn RA RWS RBA (12 May 1867 11 June 1956), Anglo-Welsh artist, painter, water colourist, virtuoso engraver and illustrator, and progressive designer

British Military Poster, WW1
Back Him Up. Buy War Bonds. Poster after artist Frank Brangwyn, 1917 (c). British soldier bayonetting a German. Date: 1917

Magazine and news sheet cover, Khaki, WWI
Magazine and cabled news sheet cover, Khaki, No.1, March [n.d.]. Reproducing a recruitment poster after Frank Brangwyn, Your Friends Need You. Be a Man

Frank Brangwyn
Sir Frank William Brangwyn RA RWS RBA (12 May 1867 11 June 1956), Anglo-Welsh artist, painter, water colourist, virtuoso engraver and illustrator, and progressive designer

English poster by Frank Brangwyn for the London Underground during the German Zeppelin raids
WORLD WAR I: POSTER. English poster by Frank Brangwyn for the London Underground during the German Zeppelin raids

Brangwyn in 1926
SIR FRANK BRANGWYN artist, in 1926 Date: 1867 - 1956

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Brangwyn, a name synonymous with artistic brilliance and dedication to his craft. Frank Brangwyn, also known as Frank William Brangwyn, was one of the most influential artists and architects during the reign of King George V. His work spanned various mediums, from painting to poster design, leaving an indelible mark on the art world. In 1903, we see Brangwyn at work in London's Royal Exchange, meticulously painting a panel that represents commerce. This particular piece showcases his exceptional talent for capturing intricate details and conveying powerful messages through his art. During World War I, Brangwyn's skills were put to use in creating impactful posters for organizations such as the Belgian & Allies Aid League and the National Fund for Welsh Troops. These posters served not only as propaganda but also as rallying cries for support and aid during those tumultuous times. Beyond his wartime contributions, Brangwyn's oeuvre encompassed a wide range of subjects. From serene landscapes to bustling cityscapes and even depictions of majestic ocean liners gliding through vast waters – each composition showcased his mastery over light, color, and form. A glimpse into Brangwyn's studio reveals an artist fully immersed in his creative process. With brushes poised above canvases filled with vibrant pigments waiting to be transformed into breathtaking works of art – it is evident that this space is where magic happens. Frank Brangwyn RA left behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of artists today. His ability to capture both beauty and meaning within every stroke remains unparalleled. Whether it be through thought-provoking war posters or captivating paintings depicting scenes from everyday life – there is no doubt that he has left an indelible mark on the world of art.