William John Wainwright
English painter (1855–1931)
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William John Wainwright PRBSA (1855–1931) was a painter who spent most of his life in Birmingham, England.
William John Wainwright PPRBSA | |
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Wainwright's entry in the RBSA members' register; in his own hand | |
| Born | 1855 |
| Died | 1931 (aged 75–76) |
| Education | Birmingham School of Art |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Organization | Royal Birmingham Society of Artists |
Early life
Wainwright trained at the Birmingham School of Art under the headship of Edward R. Taylor, and started his career as an apprentice at the stained-glass firm Hardman & Co.[1] In 1879, Wainwright founded the Birmingham Art Circle with four other artists including Walter Langley.[2]
The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists
Wainwright was associated with the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) for 50 years until his death in 1931.[3] On 12 March 1881 Wainwright was elected, with Langley and others, an associate member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists.[4] During that time he achieved a number of ‘firsts’ being one of the first Associate members in 1881, the first President chosen from the ranks of the membership in 1927, and the first to have a solo exhibition of his works in 1928.[5]
