Edward Ardizzone
(1900-1979)

Died aged c. 79

Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 – 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was an English painter, print-maker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children. For Tim All Alone (Oxford, 1956), which he wrote and illustrated, Ardizzone won the inaugural Kate Greenaway Medal from the Library Association for the year's best children's book illustration by a British subject. For the 50th anniversary of the Medal in 2005, the book was named one of the top ten winning titles, selected by a panel to compose the ballot for public election of an all-time favourite.

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Edward Ardizzone 1900-1979 artist and illustrator lived here 1920-1972

130 Elgin Avenue, Westminster, W9, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1920-1972)

Edward Ardizzone CBE RA 1900 - 1979 Artist, illustrator, creator of children's books; Kate Greenway Medal Winner for Tim All Alone; gained inspiration here.

Albion Quay, Ipswich, United Kingdom where they was inspired to paint

Edward Ardizzone 1900-1979 war artist, author and illustrator 1975-76

4 Golden Street, Deal, United Kingdom where they lived (1975-1976)