Born in London and raised in Sussex, Eric Ravilious became one of Britain's most celebrated war artists. Through his letters and rare archives-shared with the support of his estate-this documentary captures his striking vision and tragic fate. In 1942, Ravilious's plane vanished off Iceland, making him the first official British war artist killed in action during WWII.
Born in London and raised in Sussex, Eric Ravilious became one of Britain's most celebrated war artists. Through his letters and rare archives-shared with the support of his estate-this documentary captures his striking vision and tragic fate. In 1942, Ravilious's plane vanished off Iceland, making him the first official British war artist killed in action during WWII.