KINGSLEY LAWRENCE, Alfred

Alfred Kingsley Lawrence (1893-1975) studied at King Edward VII School of Art in Newcastle upon Tyne under Richard Hatton, at Royal College of Art with William Rothenstein and then in Italy as a Prix de Rome winner, 1923. Elected RA in 1938. Lawrence was a fine figure painter and a RA stalwart for many years, his work having a strong underlying draughtsmanship. Also showed RP of which he was a member and widely abroad. Among Lawrence’s notable murals are ones in Laing Art Gallery and Museum, Newcastle; Palace of Westminster; and Bank of England. Lived in London.

This collection of originals were all held by The Mall Galleries who took charge of the Kingsley Lawrence Estate in 1973. The artist’s Memorial Exhibition was held by The Mall Galleries.