John Aldridge "RA" (1905-1983) was an English landscape painter, wallpaper designer and art teacher. Born in Woolwich, Aldridge grew up in a wealthy military family. After attending Uppingham School he studied ‘Greats’ at Corpus Christi College at Oxford University. He graduated in 1928 and settled in London. After leaving university he taught himself to paint and had his first mixed exhibition in 1931. Wikipedia
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