David Paynter
David Paynter (1900–1975) was a British painter.
Also recorded as David Shillingford Paynter · David S. Paynter
David Paynter
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- Born
- 1900 · Almora.
- Died
- 1975 · Sri Lanka.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Occupation
- painter
- Fields
- portrait · religious
- Education
- Trinity College and Kandy · Royal Academy of Arts
- Honours
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Languages
- English
In this article
Biography
Born at Almora in 1900, died in Sri Lanka in 1975.
David Paynter studied at Trinity College, Kandy and Royal Academy of Arts. The recorded working language is English. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait and religious. Work by David Paynter is recorded in the collections of Auckland Art Gallery, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, The Wilson and National Army Museum. Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
"The Crucifixion", a mural painted by David Paynter in 1933, located above the altar at Trinity College Chapel, Kandy
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Places
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Almora.
Birth place
Sri Lanka.
Death place
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References
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 21 August 2026.
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