Ellwood, George Montague 1875 - 1955

George Montague Ellwood [also known as G.M. Ellwood and as George Ellwood] was born in Islington, London, England in 1875 and studied at Camden School of Art, the Royal College of Art in London. and in Paris, Vienna, Berlin, and Dresden.  He subsequently worked as an architect, furniture designer, poster artist, and illustrator.  In 1897 he won the gold medal for his furniture designs at the National Competition, South Kensington. He was one of the founding members of the 'Guild of Art Craftsmen',

Ellwood's designs for J S Henry were exhibited at the 1900 Paris Exhibition and won a silver medal. Between 1899 and 1915 he also exhibited at the the Royal Academy and Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours in London; and at the Paris Salon. He designed for Bath Cabinetmakers and the Bristol-based firm of Trapnell & Gane. He later traded as Ellwood & Sledmere. He was the editor of Drawing and Drawing and Design magazines and was the author of a number of books on drawing, design, and advertising. He died on 19 September 1955. His death was registered in Christchurch, Hampshire.

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Note: Ellwood is listed as an architect in the Directory of British Architects 1834-1914. Compiled by Antonia Brodie, et al. Volume 1: A-K p.606, however, nothing is known about his training in this field, and no examples of his work as an architect have been traced.