Early Life and Education Philip Howard Francis Dixon Evergood (born Howard Blashki; 1901–1973) was born in New York City to Miles Evergood, an Australian artist of Polish Jewish descent, and Elsie (née Rosenblum) Evergood. His father’s artistic influence profoundly shaped his own creative path. From a young age, Philip demonstrated musical talent, performing piano concerts with his teacher by 1908. Recognizing this aptitude, he pursued formal education at various English boarding schools starting in 1909, culminating in degrees from Eton and Cambridge University. At Cambridge, he studied lit…