Edward Owen (artist)

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Self-portrait of Edward Owen

Edward Owen (died 1741) was a Welsh artist who held an apprenticeship in London with the artist Thomas Gibson.[1]

Owen was the son of Robert and Ann Owen. His maternal uncle was Dr Edward Wynn (or Wynne) of Bodewryd, who was Chancellor of Hereford Cathedral.[2] Edward Owen had two brothers, William and Hugh; their mother's correspondence with them is held among the Penrhos papers at Bangor University.[3]

Owen died in 1741 from Tuberculosis.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Edward Owen's 'lost' self-portrait on show in Gwynedd". BBC News. 13 November 2011. Retrieved 2014-01-02.
  2. ^ Evan David Jones. "WYNN family, of Bodewryd, Anglesey". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Penrhos Manuscripts". Archives Hub. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
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