Percy Hague Jowett (1882–1955) was a British artist who became Principal of the Royal College of Art

Found by Ognyan Hristov

 Portrait by Peter Coker 

Percy was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, UK on 1st June 1882.  His parents were Smith Jowtt, a schoolmaster, and his wife, Lucinda Georgina Jowett, nee Hague, who was a schoolmistress.  Percy has a sister, Gertrude, who was born in 1885. 

He studied art at Leeds College of Art and London's Royal College of Art.

In September 1912, Percy married Enid Ledward, sister of the sculptor, Gilbert Ledward.

During the First World War, Percy served in the Royal Garrison Artillery, first as a Corporal then as a Second Lieutenant.

In 1927, Percy became head of Chelsea School of Art, and in 1935, principal of the Royal College of Art, succeeding William Rothenstein, and went on to give the sculptor Henry Moore his first job.  

During the Second World War, Percy served as a committee member with the War Artists' Advisory Committee. He retired from the RCA in 1948.

“England, Triptych” by Percy Jowett, First World War. circa 1918

Sources: Find my Past, Free BMD 

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Portrait of Howett - Percy Hague Jowett (1882–1955) by Peter Coker (1926–2004)

A triptych is an artwork made up of three pieces or panels.