Person Open DS/UK/6039 Varda; Jean (Yanko) (1893-1971); Greek-French artist Varda Jean (Yanko) 1893-1971 Greek-French artist Male

Jean (Yanko) Varda (11 September 1893, in Smyrna (now Izmir) - 10 January 1971) was an artist. He was of mixed Greek and French descent. As a child he was known as a prodigy, and received commissions to paint portraits of prominent Athenians. He moved to London during World War I, became a ballet dancer, and began to make friends with members of the avant garde in London. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 5/29/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 9219d5e9-f89a-4b3b-9dd9-a453620fd187