Ivor Williams
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Ivor Williams was a Welsh
artist.
He was born in London
, the son of the distinguished Welsh painter Christopher Williams
and Emily Appleyard (sister of the artist Fred Appleyard
).
He trained at the Central School of Art
and later the Slade School of Art, University of London
where he was awarded first prize for portraiture. He shared with his father a particular aptitude for portraiture and large scale figure compositions; biblical and commemorative commissions.
He exhibited regularly in one-man and group shows and contributed to national exhibitions: the Royal Academy
, New English Art Club
, Royal Society of British Artists
, Royal Society of Portrait Painters
and the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales.
His major public works include Field-Marshal Montgomery receiving the freedom of the City of Newport (1945) [now in council chamber at the Newport Civic Centre
], The Welch Regiment receiving the freedom of the City of Cardiff (1950), Sir Winston Churchill receiving the freedom of the City of Cardiff (1956) and The Investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarfon Castle (1969).
In later years he devoted much of his time working on large religious subjects: The Healing of the Sick of the Palsy (1951–4) [on display at Aberystwyth University], The Leaping Beggar (1960–61), The Raising of Lazarus (1967–9) [both on display at the Bangor University
] and The Return of the Prodigal Son.
Throughout his career he remained committed to the development and promotion of Art in Wales
. He died in Cardiff at the age of 74.
He married Elizabeth Pocock. Together they had 4 daughters including the artist Annie Williams
and the potter Sophia Hughes.
Renowned for his capacity of welcome Ivor Williams subscribed to many Quaker values.
His works are in the collection of the National Museum of Wales, National Library of Wales
, Newport Civic Centre
, Cyfarthfa Castle Museum
, Aberystwyth University, Bangor University
, University of Wales, Lampeter
.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
artist.
He was born in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, the son of the distinguished Welsh painter Christopher Williams
Christopher Williams (Welsh artist)
Christopher David Williams was a Welsh artist.He was born in Maesteg, Wales. His father Evan Williams intended him to be a doctor, but he disliked the idea. A visit to the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, in 1892, where he spent some hours in front of Frederick Leighton's "Perseus and Andromeda,"...
and Emily Appleyard (sister of the artist Fred Appleyard
Fred Appleyard
Fred Appleyard was a British landscape artist. He had 41 works exhibited during his lifetime by the Royal Academy and painted the mural 'Spring driving out Winter' in the Academy Restaurant....
).
He trained at the Central School of Art
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design is a constituent college of the University of the Arts London. The school has an outstanding international reputation, and is considered one of the world's leading art and design institutions...
and later the Slade School of Art, University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
where he was awarded first prize for portraiture. He shared with his father a particular aptitude for portraiture and large scale figure compositions; biblical and commemorative commissions.
He exhibited regularly in one-man and group shows and contributed to national exhibitions: the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
, New English Art Club
New English Art Club
The New English Art Club was founded in London in 1885 as an alternate venue to the Royal Academy.-History:Young English artists returning from studying art in Paris mounted the first exhibition of the New English Art Club in April 1886...
, Royal Society of British Artists
Royal Society of British Artists
The Royal Society of British Artists is a British art body established in 1823 as the Society of British Artists, as an alternative to the Royal Academy.-History:...
, Royal Society of Portrait Painters
Royal Society of Portrait Painters
The Royal Society of Portrait Painters is a British association of portrait painters which holds an annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London...
and the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales.
His major public works include Field-Marshal Montgomery receiving the freedom of the City of Newport (1945) [now in council chamber at the Newport Civic Centre
Newport Civic Centre
Newport Civic Centre is the seat of government for the city of Newport, South Wales and is a Grade II* Listed building in the Art Deco style. Newport City Council has its main offices located in the building which also includes Magistrates' Courts and a Crown Court complex...
], The Welch Regiment receiving the freedom of the City of Cardiff (1950), Sir Winston Churchill receiving the freedom of the City of Cardiff (1956) and The Investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarfon Castle (1969).
In later years he devoted much of his time working on large religious subjects: The Healing of the Sick of the Palsy (1951–4) [on display at Aberystwyth University], The Leaping Beggar (1960–61), The Raising of Lazarus (1967–9) [both on display at the Bangor University
Bangor University
Bangor University is a university based in the city of Bangor in the county of Gwynedd in North Wales-United Kingdom.It was officially known for most of its history as the University College of North Wales...
] and The Return of the Prodigal Son.
Throughout his career he remained committed to the development and promotion of Art in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. He died in Cardiff at the age of 74.
He married Elizabeth Pocock. Together they had 4 daughters including the artist Annie Williams
Annie Williams
Annie Williams is a water-colour artist who won the 2009 Turner Watercolour Award Born in London, the daughter of artist Ivor Williams and Elizabeth Pocock, she grew up in Wales and trained and worked as a nurse before studying Fine Art at City and Guilds from 1966 to 1969.Her later work has been...
and the potter Sophia Hughes.
Renowned for his capacity of welcome Ivor Williams subscribed to many Quaker values.
His works are in the collection of the National Museum of Wales, National Library of Wales
National Library of Wales
The National Library of Wales , Aberystwyth, is the national legal deposit library of Wales; one of the Welsh Government sponsored bodies.Welsh is its main medium of communication...
, Newport Civic Centre
Newport Civic Centre
Newport Civic Centre is the seat of government for the city of Newport, South Wales and is a Grade II* Listed building in the Art Deco style. Newport City Council has its main offices located in the building which also includes Magistrates' Courts and a Crown Court complex...
, Cyfarthfa Castle Museum
Cyfarthfa Castle
Cyfarthfa Castle is the former home of the Crawshay family, historical ironmasters of Cyfarthfa Ironworks in Park, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Despite appearing superficially to be a fortified building it is a house built in the style of a large mansion...
, Aberystwyth University, Bangor University
Bangor University
Bangor University is a university based in the city of Bangor in the county of Gwynedd in North Wales-United Kingdom.It was officially known for most of its history as the University College of North Wales...
, University of Wales, Lampeter
University of Wales, Lampeter
University of Wales, Lampeter is a university in Lampeter, Wales. Founded in 1822 by royal charter, it is the oldest degree awarding institution in Wales and may be the third oldest in England and Wales after Oxford and Cambridge...
.