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Thomas Gambier Parry, J.P., D.L., (22 February 1816 – 28 September 1888) was a British artist and art collector. He is best remembered for his development of the Gambier Parry process of fresco painting, and for forming the significant collection of early Italian paintings and objects that his heirs gave to the Courtauld Institute ...
Thomas Gambier Parry (1816-1888) was a Victorian gentleman of enormous energy who used his wealth to explore the world, educate himself, and better the lives of others. He was a philanthropist, amateur artist, and author—but he is perhaps best remembered as a discerning collector who built a formidable collection of medieval and Renaissance ...
Gambier Parry often gave advice and financial assistance for restoring churches in Gloucestershire and elsewhere. As a citizen, Gambier Parry was active in local affairs, serving both as a County Magistrate (1847) and a Deputy-Lieutenant (1853). He bore most of the costs of founding the Schools of Science and Art (of which he was President from 1859 until his death), a free hospital for ...
English artist, philanthropist and art collector. He developed the Gambier Parry process of fresco painting, and formed a significant collection of early Italian paintings and objects that his heirs gave to the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. Profile. Born: 22 February 1816. Died: 28 September 1888. Gender: Male.
Thomas Gambier Parry who came from a privileged background devoted all of his life to philanthropy which manifested itself in many ways. A man of great artistic talent, he used it both in his own creative pursuits at home and through his collections acquired in Europe throughout his life.
6. Apr. 2018 · Parry had just published his investigations into the technique of ‘spirit fresco’ painting and early in 1863 he started work on the ceiling of Ely, using this system. In 1874 Gambier Parry was invited to decorate the interior of Scott’s new lantern, not at Scott’s request. In 1866-8, he had painted a chapel at Gloucester ...
Thomas Gambier Parry, born on 22 Feb. 1816, was the only child of Richard Parry and Mary, daughter of Samuel Gambier and niece of James, lord Gambier. His father and his grandfather, Thomas Parry of Banstead, Surrey, were directors of the East India Company.
