William Atkinson Wells (1861-1942)

Biography of Scottish painter William Atkinson Wells (1861-1942)

William Wells (1861-1942), a Scottish painter, was born in Glasgow and spent his early years in Australia.

Wells studied at the Slade Schools and in Paris.

Wells lived for a while at Topsham in Devon and finally Appledore in North Devon.

Wells exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Scottish Academy.

William Atkinson Wells (1861-1942) Related Lots

Lot FS28/375: William Atkinson Wells[1872-1923] - 'Western Sands', An Estuary Scene At Low Water, Fishing Boats and Figures on the Sands William Atkinson Wells[1872-1923] - 'Western Sands', an estuary scene at low water, fishing boats and figures on the sands - signed bottom left, further signed and inscribed on artist's label on reverse oil on board 28 x 41cm. Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 Realised: £980