Harold Gresley
Harold Gresley (1892 - 1967) was a British artist, following his father and grandfather. He painted mainly landscapes but also some portraits.[1]
Biography
Gresley was born in Derbyshire and studied in Derby art school. He was the son of Frank Gresley and grandson of James Stephen Gresley who were both notable artists. He interrupted his studies when the First world war begun. There he fought in the Sherwood Foresters and was awarded a medal. After the war he continued his studies in Nottingham[1] under Arthur Spooner, and became a teacher at Repton School. He lived at Chellaston, near Derby until he died in 1967.[2]
Some of his work is presented in Derby Museum and Art Gallery after 77 of his paintings were donated by art collector Alfred E. Goodey.[2]
References
- ^ a b Derbyshire Artists Derbyshire UK
- ^ a b Allard, Sarah (2003). Goodey's Derby p. 12. Breedon Books. p. 157. ISBN 1 85983 379 9.
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External links
- Harold Gresley Auction Price Results Invaluable. (contains pictures of his paintings)