Published 25/09/2013
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Terence Cuneo is an English painter and illustrator famous for his detailed scenes of railways and military action and has been a popular Bridgeman Copyright Artist for years. We are delighted to welcome new imagery in the archive for licensing. An Artistic Heritage His parents were illustrators: the American-born Cyrus Cuneo (1879–1916) and Nell Tenison (1867–1953) who met while studying under Whistler. They gave Cuneo his initial instruction in art, but his main training was at Chelsea School of Art and the Slade School. In the 1930s he worked primarily as an illustrator for magazines, books and periodicals, such as “The Illustrated London News”.
For Queen and Country
After the Second World War (in which he served in the Royal Engineers) he turned more to painting. A significant point in his career was his appointment as official artist for the Coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953. He received more commissions from industry, which included depicting manufacturing, mineral extraction and road building. Further success was achieved in his commissions for portraits which included Field Marshal Montgomery.
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Trains, Planes and Automobiles... and a small mouse
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Images for Licensing
Cuneo is an artist who observes and records with the minutiae of detail, catching the mood of Britain in the 1950s and early 1960s. He maintained a popular following, especially among railway enthusiasts, and a prodigious work rate until his death in 1996.
His work has been used for book jackets, railway posters, jigsaws and Royal Mail stamps. Cuneo's work can be found in many museums and galleries, including Guildhall, the National Railway Museum and the Royal Institution. Contact us for image licensing enquiries.
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