Gerald Kelly

Gerald Kelly (1879–1972) was a British painter and artist.

Also recorded as Sir Kelly; Sir Gerald Festus Kelly; Gerald Festus Kelly (Sir); Sir Gerald Kelly.

Gerald Kelly in brief

Born
1879
Died
1972
Known for
painter and artist
Place of birth
London
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Gerald Festus Kelly.

Born at London in 1879, died at London in 1972.

In detail

Gerald Kelly studied at Eton College and Trinity Hall. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting and visual arts.

Positions recorded include President of the Royal Academy of Arts. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts, Royal Society of Portrait Painters and International Society of Sculptors, Painters and Gravers.

Work by Gerald Kelly is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Tate, National Gallery of Canada, The Frick Collection and National Portrait Gallery.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Gerald Kelly”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5549296: Gerald Kelly

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