Person    | Male  Born 27/1/1837  Died 2/1/1909

Joseph Knight

Categories: Art

Countries: Wales

Joseph Knight

Born London. Landscape painter and engraver. At the age of seven, his right arm was amputated following an accident, but this did not deter him from following his chosen profession. Member of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours and fellow of the Society of Painter Etchers. Died near Conwy, Caernarvonshire, Wales.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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