The first exhibition of the New English in 1886 immediately
established the NEAC as a strong voice. During the entire
20th Century, in spite of waves of movements that pulled
the art world in many directions, the club’s artists held to
their commitment to figurative art.
Studied at the City and Guilds of
London Art School under Henry Wilkinson R.E. A.R.C.A.
and A.R. Middleton Todd, R.A. R.W.S. RE N.E.A.C.
And Rodney Burn RA N.E.A.C.
Prizes - R. Ann Le Bas
Awarded certificate of Merit in Drawing,
Painting and Engraving. Won the annual Drawing Prize
and on two occasions won the annual Prize for Engraving.
Memberships - R. Ann Le
Bas
2002 May/June
Featured Artist in the
Members' Annual Exhibition of the Royal Society
of Printmakers (RE)
1995 - 1999
Master of the Somerset
Guild of Craftsmen
1985 - 1993
Committee Member of the
New English Art Club
1980 - 1992
Hon. Curator of the Royal
Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers
1972
Elected Member of the
New English Art Club
1972 - 1995
Elected to the Council
of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers
1969
Elected a Member of the
Artworkers Guild
1969
Elected a fellow of the
Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers
1962
Elected a Member of the
Somerset Guild of Craftsmen
1960
Elected an Associate Member
of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers
Artist Statement - R. Ann
Le Bas
Ann Le Bas has always worked free-lance
and has undertaken various commissions which include
the National Trust Foundation for Art, the Bishop
of Bath and Wells, Royal Academy Graphics etc. A
collection of her prints is included in the permanent
collection of the Ashmolean Museum (Dept. of Western
Art) and she is represented in the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Prints have also been bought by Exeter City museum,
Southampton City Centre, the Royal Academy Archives,
the National Trust and overseas including the USA
and Australia.
