Arthur van Langenberg
Arthur van Langenberg | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 April 1909 |
| Died | September 1970 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Painting, drawing |
| Movement | Colombo '43 Group |
Arthur van Langenberg MBE (12 April 1909 – September 1970) was a Sri Lankan public servant, painter and actor. He is considered one the important Sri Lanka artists of the Colombo '43 Group of the 20th century.[1][2]
Born on 12 April 1909 the fourth son of James Van Langenberg, Solicitor General of Ceylon (1912-1915) and Francis Ethel Vander née Straaten. Arthur van Langenberg graduated from the University of London and joined the Colombo Port Commission, becoming its secretary.[3] He was closely associated with the Colombo '43 Group and was a founder member of the Art Centre Club. In 1953 he was appointed a trustee of the Lionel Wendt Memorial Fund, serving on the board for three years.[4]
He was appointed an Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1955 New Year Honours for his services for the Colombo Port Commission.[5][6]
Van Langenberg dired in September 1970 in Hendon, Middlesex, at the age of 61.
References[edit]
- ^ Dalmia, Yashodhara (2016). Buddha to Krishna: Life and Times of George Keyt. Taylor & Francis. p. 70. ISBN 9781315311449.
- ^ "The '43 Group". The '43 Group. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ Ferguson's Ceylon Directory (PDF). 1953. p. 121.
- ^ "Portrait Head of Arthur van Langberg". Lionel Wendt Centre for the Arts. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Arthur van Langenberg". www.artceylon.com. Artceylon. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "London Gazette" (PDF). thegazette.co.uk. The Gazette of London. 1 January 1955. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
Further reading[edit]
- Weereratne, Neville (1970). Arthur van Langenberg. Colombo: Lionel Wendt Memorial Trust.