William Thornley
Prolific English marine painter of the Victorian period, who signed in many ways
About William Thornley
Lived 1847 – 1907 (aged 59–60). William Thornley was a British painter and cinematographer.
William Anslow Thornbery aka William Thornley (fl. 1858 – 1898) was an English marine painter, mainly of coastal scenes. He is generally identified with an artist signing as William A. Thornbery, and sometimes with the artist signing William A. Thornbury in the 1880s. Close in style to Hubert Thornley, who also painted coastal scenes, he was possibly related.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Thornley?
Prolific English marine painter of the Victorian period, who signed in many ways (1847–1907)
When was William Thornley born?
William Thornley was born in 1847.
When did William Thornley die?
William Thornley died in 1907.
What was William Thornley's occupation?
William Thornley was a painter and cinematographer.
What nationality was William Thornley?
William Thornley was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Anslow Thornbery
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