Georges William Thornley

Georges William Thornley (1857–1935) was a French lithographer and painter.

Also recorded as Georges William Thornly; William Thornly; William Thornley; William-Georges Thornley; George William Thornley.

Georges William Thornley in brief

Born
1857
Died
1935
Known for
lithographer and painter
Place of birth
Thiais
Contents

Overview

Born at Thiais in 1857, died at Pontoise in 1935.

In detail

training under Pierre-Luc-Charles Ciceri and Pierre Puvis de Chavannes is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The authority associates the name with Post-impressionism. Camille Pissarro is recorded as an influence.

Work by Georges William Thornley is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, The Frick Collection, Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Vanderbilt Museum of Art and Harris Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Georges William Thornley”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5546919: Georges William Thornley

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