Artist
Francis Henry Newbery
British, 1855–1946
Francis Henry Newbery was a British Post-Impressionism artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at National Galleries Scotland.
Francis Henry Newbery or Fra Newbery (15 May 1855 – 18 December 1946) was an English painter and art educationist, best known as director of the Glasgow School of Art between 1885 and 1917. Under his leadership the School developed an international reputation and was associated with the flourishing of Glasgow Style and the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his circle. Newbery helped commission Mackintosh as architect for the now famous School of Art building and was actively involved in its design.
Works by Francis Henry Newbery
Collections represented
