Malvina Cheek
Malvina Cheek | |
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| Born | 8 July 1915 Hampton on Thames, England |
| Died | 22 May 2016 (aged 100) |
| Nationality | British |
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| Known for | Painting, drawing |
Malvina Cheek, A.R.C.A., (8 July 1915 – 22 May 2016) was a British artist, best known for her work during World War II for the Recording Britain project. During the War she was commissioned for Recording Britain to make architectural records of old buildings in anticipation of their possible destruction. Eighteen finished works were presented to the scheme and her legacy is also preserved in many books.