George Fisher Gilmour was born on April 12, 1904, in Kingston upon Thames to George Stratern Neilson Gilmour, a merchant mariner, and Catherine Darlington Fisher. His father's family migrated from Scotland to Liverpool where they became crewmen on merchant ships. His mother came from a family of lawyers and bankers. Gilmour's parents were married at St. Oswald Church in Chester, Cheshire on August 3, 1903.
Gilmour was baptized at St. Luke's Church, Kingston. He spent his first years in Kingston upon Thames. The family moved to Gravesend in 1911. There the Gilmour family acquired two boarders, Jane Gleeson and her son, Denis.[2]
George, Catherine, Jane, and Denis moved back to Kingston shortly after World War I began. Gilmour's father, having sailed between the UK and the US, had become enamored with life in New York and applied for US citizenship. Although his parents never divorced, his father disappeared from their daily lives, residing without them in New York until he died in 1940. Jane and Denis remained part of the family.
Gilmour's mother died in November 1947. She was buried in a common grave at Kingston Cemetery. Jane Gleeson died in 1963.[3] Gilmour and Denis Gleeson continued to live together until Gleeson died in 1968.[4] Gilmour died on April 12, 1984. His remains were buried above his mother's.[5]
Personal lifeEdit
Gilmour was privately educated before attending the Kingston School of Art. He received instruction under the guidance of James Anthony Betts, completing his education around 1934.[6] He worked through a studio in London while working part-time as an attendant at a car park. As World War II appeared inevitable and had already produced changes in British society, many were interested in preserving memories of the past before they disappeared. Artists were encouraged to create works to that end.[7] Most of Gilmour's paintings from this period depict scenes from daily life in and around Kingston.[8]
When World War II began, Gilmour volunteered as a fireman in the Auxiliary Fire Service and served with a fire brigade at Battersea until the end of the war. Following World War II, Gilmour became a civil servant. He continued to paint and exhibit broadly. He retired from public service in 1970. He trained his artistic technique in Italy and expanded his repertoire, writing plays and producing cine films.[9] At least two of his plays were performed in amateur theatres.[10] Two of his films - The Kepi and The Evening Student - were produced and distributed on a limited basis.[11]
Career and ExhibitionsEdit
Gilmour's earliest works were his most critical successes.[12] As a member of the Auxiliary Fire Service, Gilmour joined a group of artisans dubbed the Firemen Artists.[13] With the help of the War Artists' Advisory Committee, the Firemen Artists exhibited throughout the UK and in special exhibitions in the US. In this regard, Gilmour's works were shown with the Royal Society of British Artists, the New English Art Club, the Royal Academy of Arts, and similar institutions.
After World War II, Gilmour continued to exhibit widely, including at events held by major UK arts organizations. While he never gained membership to a UK arts organization, he became a foreign member of the Society of French Artists, exhibiting each year at their annual event in Paris from 1950 through 1980.
ReferencesEdit
^"George Fisher Gilmour - Auction Results". Mutual Art. Mutual Art Services. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
^Census of England and Wales (Report). 1911. Schedule 287, pages 1–5.
^"Burial Register". BurialRegister13_1954-1978. Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
^"BurialRegister13_1954-1978". Burial Register. Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
^"Kingston Burial Register". Kingston Burial Records. Kingston. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
^Who's Who In Art (Tenth ed.). London: The Art Trade Press. 1960. p. 289.
^"Recording Britain Collection at the V & A". Victoria and Albert Museum. Victoria and Albert Museum. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
^"Commentary". The Studio. 119–120: 62. 1940. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
^"The Evening Student". Movie Maker. 4 (1–6): 350. June 1970. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
^"Amateur Stage". Theatre World. 46 (50): 36. November 1950.
^"Artist Catalog". George Fisher Gilmour. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
^"Gilmour, George Fisher 1904-1984". Art UK. Public Catalogue Foundation. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
^Kelly, Anthony (2013). Firemen Artists. London: Holster. p. 143. ISBN9781906690489.
October 21, 2023
george, fisher, gilmour, 1904, 1984, british, artist, playwright, filmmaker, genre, painter, worked, primarily, watercolor, born, 1904, april, 1904died1984, aged, kingston, upon, thames, englandnationalitybritishalma, materkingston, school, artknown, forgenre,. George Fisher Gilmour 1904 1984 was a British artist playwright and filmmaker As a genre painter he worked primarily in oil and watercolor 1 George Fisher GilmourBorn 1904 04 12 April 12 1904Died1984 aged 79 80 Kingston upon Thames EnglandNationalityBritishAlma materKingston School of ArtKnown forGenre paintingStyleOil and watercolour Contents 1 Biography 2 Personal life 3 Career and Exhibitions 4 ReferencesBiography EditGeorge Fisher Gilmour was born on April 12 1904 in Kingston upon Thames to George Stratern Neilson Gilmour a merchant mariner and Catherine Darlington Fisher His father s family migrated from Scotland to Liverpool where they became crewmen on merchant ships His mother came from a family of lawyers and bankers Gilmour s parents were married at St Oswald Church in Chester Cheshire on August 3 1903 Gilmour was baptized at St Luke s Church Kingston He spent his first years in Kingston upon Thames The family moved to Gravesend in 1911 There the Gilmour family acquired two boarders Jane Gleeson and her son Denis 2 George Catherine Jane and Denis moved back to Kingston shortly after World War I began Gilmour s father having sailed between the UK and the US had become enamored with life in New York and applied for US citizenship Although his parents never divorced his father disappeared from their daily lives residing without them in New York until he died in 1940 Jane and Denis remained part of the family Gilmour s mother died in November 1947 She was buried in a common grave at Kingston Cemetery Jane Gleeson died in 1963 3 Gilmour and Denis Gleeson continued to live together until Gleeson died in 1968 4 Gilmour died on April 12 1984 His remains were buried above his mother s 5 Personal life EditGilmour was privately educated before attending the Kingston School of Art He received instruction under the guidance of James Anthony Betts completing his education around 1934 6 He worked through a studio in London while working part time as an attendant at a car park As World War II appeared inevitable and had already produced changes in British society many were interested in preserving memories of the past before they disappeared Artists were encouraged to create works to that end 7 Most of Gilmour s paintings from this period depict scenes from daily life in and around Kingston 8 When World War II began Gilmour volunteered as a fireman in the Auxiliary Fire Service and served with a fire brigade at Battersea until the end of the war Following World War II Gilmour became a civil servant He continued to paint and exhibit broadly He retired from public service in 1970 He trained his artistic technique in Italy and expanded his repertoire writing plays and producing cine films 9 At least two of his plays were performed in amateur theatres 10 Two of his films The Kepi and The Evening Student were produced and distributed on a limited basis 11 Career and Exhibitions EditGilmour s earliest works were his most critical successes 12 As a member of the Auxiliary Fire Service Gilmour joined a group of artisans dubbed the Firemen Artists 13 With the help of the War Artists Advisory Committee the Firemen Artists exhibited throughout the UK and in special exhibitions in the US In this regard Gilmour s works were shown with the Royal Society of British Artists the New English Art Club the Royal Academy of Arts and similar institutions After World War II Gilmour continued to exhibit widely including at events held by major UK arts organizations While he never gained membership to a UK arts organization he became a foreign member of the Society of French Artists exhibiting each year at their annual event in Paris from 1950 through 1980 References Edit George Fisher Gilmour Auction Results Mutual Art Mutual Art Services Retrieved 11 April 2021 Census of England and Wales Report 1911 Schedule 287 pages 1 5 Burial Register BurialRegister13 1954 1978 Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Retrieved 21 May 2021 BurialRegister13 1954 1978 Burial Register Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Retrieved 21 May 2021 Kingston Burial Register Kingston Burial Records Kingston Retrieved 17 May 2021 Who s Who In Art Tenth ed London The Art Trade Press 1960 p 289 Recording Britain Collection at the V amp A Victoria and Albert Museum Victoria and Albert Museum Retrieved 20 May 2021 Commentary The Studio 119 120 62 1940 Retrieved 11 April 2021 The Evening Student Movie Maker 4 1 6 350 June 1970 Retrieved 11 April 2021 Amateur Stage Theatre World 46 50 36 November 1950 Artist Catalog George Fisher Gilmour Retrieved 20 June 2021 Gilmour George Fisher 1904 1984 Art UK Public Catalogue Foundation Retrieved 11 April 2021 Kelly Anthony 2013 Firemen Artists London Holster p 143 ISBN 9781906690489 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title George Fisher Gilmour amp oldid 1145443911, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
