Edward Owen (artist) explained

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.

References

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