James Stephen Gresley
| James Stephen Gresley | |
|---|---|
 "On the Dove" | |
| Born |
1829 Sandiacre |
| Died |
1908 Wakefield |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | First of a line of Derbyshire artists |
James Stephen Gresley (1829 – 1908) was first of a line of Derbyshire artists.
Biography
Gresley was born in Sandiacre in Derbyshire. His son was Frank Gresley who had, in turn, two sons, Harold and Cuthbert who were noted artists.[1] Gresley had a number of paintings included in the "Goodey Collection" and in the related book.[2]
Gresley lived at Draycott, Borrowash and Chellaston in Derbyshire, but he also lived in Yorkshire[3] where he created watercolours of the counties where he lived.[4] Gresley died in Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1908 after exhibiting in galleries in London and locally. He has several paintings in Derby Museum and Art Gallery[5] with one currently (2011) on display in the Goodey Room in Derby Central Library.
References
- ↑ Derbyshire Artists Derbyshire UK
- ↑ Allard, Sarah; Nicola Rippon (2003). Goodey's Derby. Breedon Books. p. 157. ISBN 1-85983-379-9.
- ↑ Benton Fine Art, accessed July 2011
- ↑ "All About Derbyshire", Edward Bradbury, illustrated by Gresley, 1884
- ↑ Gresley paintings, BBC, accessed July 2011
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