Background
Fred Cuming was born in London of English, Scottish and Irish ancestry.
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Frederick Cuming
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Royal College of Artist
Career
He received his art education at Sidcup School of Art (1945-1949) and, after National Service, at the Royal College of Artist He was awarded the Abbey Minor Travelling Scholarship to visit Italy. As well as continuing to paint Italian scenes, including Venice, he still devotes much time to the landscape of the Southern English coastline, including Hastings and Rye.
His art has an impressionist quality which captures "the fleeting impressions of his surroundings." He first encountered such landscapes as a child evacuee during the Blitz.
The powerful contrast to his home in London created an enduring love for lieutenant He lives in Rye, near Ashford, Kent.
In a review for the British Broadcasting Corporation, Andrew Walker said:.
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Membership
He is also a member of the New English Art Club.
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British