EVANS, TIM (1877 - 1939), artist

Name: Tim Evans
Date of birth: 1877
Date of death: 1939
Parent: Timothy Evans
Gender: Male
Occupation: artist
Area of activity: Art and Architecture
Author: Edward Morgan Humphreys

Born at Llanbedr-y-cennin, in the Conway Valley, 1877, son of Timothy Evans. He was educated at the Tal-y-bont elementary school and the Liverpool Technical College. He afterwards entered Sir H. von Herkomer's school of art at Bushey, Hertfordshire. For some years he lived on the Continent, latterly in Holland, but returned to London, where he was at the time of his death, 18 November 1939. He was buried in Plumstead cemetery. He was twice married. His best work is to be found in his water-colour landscapes, particularly of Welsh scenery, but he was also a portrait-painter. He was interested in music and was a good vocalist.

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Published date: 1959

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