Painter and boat builder. Born at 31 Cheyne Walk. His father was J.M.W. Turner's boatman. His most famous painting is 'Hammersmith Bridge on Boat-Race Day'. Although a colleague of Whistler, he fell out of favour and died in obscurity in the West London Hospital, Hammersmith.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Walter Greaves
Greater London Council Walter Greaves, 1846-1930, artist, lived here 1855-1897.
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Painter known for his animal portraits, particularly horses. Born: Liverpool. Died: London
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Patron of the arts and Communist Party member. Born as Lesley Stewart McIntyre. Married William, the later Earl Jowitt, in 1913 thus becoming Viscountess Jowitt in 1940. See Boris Anrep for detail...
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