John Everard
author · photographer
John Everard (born Edward Ralph Forward) was a British photographer and author known for his artistic studies of the female nude. A World War I veteran who served with the Machine Gun Corps and was awarded the Military Cross, he later worked as a rubber planter in Malaysia before turning to photography in 1932. He adopted the pseudonym 'John Everard' to protect his family name from the reputation associated with his subject matter. His work is characterized by a blend of pictorialist and modernist influences, emphasizing form, light, and shadow. He was a fellow of the British Institute of Professional Photography and published several volumes of nude studies between 1935 and 1965.[1,2,3,4]
- female nude
- artistic studies
- pictorialism
- modernism
Works by John Everard
- 1951 Artists's model Also referred to as 'Artist's Model'. Contains black and white photographs of hands performing various actions.
- 1935 Adam’s Fifth Rib First published book.
- 1965 Model in Shadow Last published book.
Awards
- 1916 Military Cross