Abstract Constructivist artist and painter, born in Ealing, Middlesex. Became a professional soldier in 1938 and was a prisoner of war, 1941–5. Studied for teacher’s diploma at London University. Although he pursued part-time studies at Central and Hammersmith Schools of Art, Stroud was mainly self-taught. After being until 1958 a Constructivist artist he decided to expand into colour. Showed in Situation at RBA Galleries in 1960, the year he had his first one-man show at ICA. Stroud’s exhibitions included Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, 1969, Ulster Museum in Belfast, 1971, and a number of American showings. Held several teaching posts in America, including professor of painting at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he lived.