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William John Wainwright

1855 – 1931

British painter

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Lived 1855 – 1931 (aged 75–76). William John Wainwright was a British painter and painting.

William John Wainwright PRBSA (1855–1931) was a painter who spent most of his life in Birmingham, England.

Early life Wainwright trained at the Birmingham School of Art under the headship of Edward R. Taylor, and started his career as an apprentice at the stained-glass firm Hardman & Co. In 1879, Wainwright founded the Birmingham Art Circle with four other artists including Walter Langley.

The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists

Wainwright was associated with the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) for 50 years until his death in 1931. On 12 March 1881 Wainwright was elected, with Langley and others, an associate member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. During that time he achieved a number of ‘firsts’ being one of the first Associate members in 1881, the first President chosen from the ranks of the membership in 1927, and the first to have a solo exhibition of his works in 1928.

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Birth century
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1931, Birmingham
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Birmingham School of Art
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William John Wainwright PRBSA

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William John Wainwright?

British painter (1855-1931)

When was William John Wainwright born?

William John Wainwright was born on 27 June 1855 in Birmingham.

When did William John Wainwright die?

William John Wainwright died in 1931 in Birmingham.

What was William John Wainwright's occupation?

William John Wainwright was a painter and painting.

What nationality was William John Wainwright?

William John Wainwright was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William John Wainwright

· Wikidata: Q8013662

· DBpedia: William John Wainwright

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