Sheila Robinson – Prints, Illustrations & Artist Biography

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Sheila Robinson (1925–1988) was an important British printmaker, illustrator, and designer associated with post-war British graphic art and illustration. Best known for her distinctive linocuts, book illustrations, and decorative compositions, her work remains highly regarded among collectors of Modern British prints and mid-century design.

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Who Was Sheila Robinson?

Sheila Robinson studied at the Royal College of Art, where she was taught by influential artists including Edward Bawden and John Nash.

She later became associated with the golden generation of British printmakers and illustrators working in the mid-20th century.

Sheila Robinson moved to Great Bardfield , Essex in 1952 having been educated in Nottingham and then at the RCA where she met her husband Bernard Cheese. Sheila was a wonderful artist, one of Edward  Bawden's best students and they clearly got on very well together, as he asked her to help him to create his mural in the Lion and Unicorn Pavilion for the Festival of Britain on the South Bank, London in 1951. She also printed a number of plates for Bawdens childrens book in the following year. Sheila Robinson had already started to make a name for herself by the time she moved to Essex and had commissions from Schweppes and London Transport. Her relationship with Bernard did not last long and by 1954 they had started to move apart separating in 1957. It was Edward Bawden and his wife Charlotte who came to her rescue  helping her to find Cage Cottage in Great Bardfield where she remained until after her children had moved away when she moved to a cottage located at the bottom of the common in Saffron Walden, the town where Bawden himself moved to in his later life.Sheila became very much part of the village, her father died in 1960 and her mother moved into Cage Cottage with her and the children Chloe and Ben , who went to the local village school and Sheila helped with jumble sales and making signs for events. So in many ways Sheila Robinson integrated with the community more closely than the other artists in the group and having to bring in an income for her family means that she did not, as so many female artist of her time did, stop work and become a full time mother but thankfully for us continued to produce inventive and beautiful work. She is , in my opinion, a truly great producer of lino cut work and illustration and I continue to be amazed that she does not have a greater profile and is not a better known name from within the Great Bardfield group.

Sheila Robinson’s Style and Subject Matter

Sheila Robinson is best known for:

  • Linocuts and printmaking

  • Illustrated scenes and narrative compositions

  • Decorative landscape imagery

  • British rural and urban subjects

Her work is characterised by:

  • Images of her beloved cats

  • Images of Great Bardfield in Essex

  • Images of Istanbul

Collectors are particularly drawn to the charm, clarity, and craftsmanship of her prints and illustrations.

Sheila Robinson and British Printmaking

Sheila Robinson belongs to an important tradition of British printmaking that includes artists such as:

  • Edward Bawden

  • Eric Ravilious

  • Enid Marx

Her work reflects the continued influence of British mid-century illustration and design, while maintaining a distinctive artistic identity of its own.

Today, her prints are increasingly sought after by collectors interested in:

  • Modern British printmaking

  • Mid-century illustration

  • The Great Bardfield artists

  • Decorative works on paper

Why Collect Sheila Robinson?

Interest in Sheila Robinson’s work has continued to grow due to:

  • Increasing appreciation of mid-century British design

  • Strong collector demand for British printmakers

  • Limited availability of original works

  • Distinctive decorative appeal

Collectors particularly seek:

  • Original linocuts and card cuts

  • Signed limited edition prints

  • Illustrated works on paper

  • Mid-century graphic compositions

Her work combines artistic quality with strong interior and decorative appeal, making it attractive to both collectors and designers.

Sheila Robinson Prints for Sale

We regularly handle works by Sheila Robinson, including prints, linocuts, and original works on paper.

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Selling a Sheila Robinson Print or Artwork

We are actively seeking works by Sheila Robinson.

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  • Immediate purchase options

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  • No auction fees

If you own a Sheila Robinson print or artwork and are considering selling, we are happy to provide confidential advice based on current market demand.

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Sheila Robinson and Mid-Century British Art

Sheila Robinson’s work remains increasingly relevant within the growing market for mid-century British art and design.

Collectors interested in her work often also explore:

Her work continues to appeal to collectors seeking elegant, historically important examples of British printmaking and illustration.

Modern British Art Specialists

Blondes Fine Art are UK-based art dealers specialising in Modern British paintings, prints, and works on paper, offering expert advice on collecting, valuation, probate, and private sales.

We have built up a personal collection of this artists work over the years and are always interested in buying examples that fill gaps in our collection .