Wilmer, John Riley (1883-1941)

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Wilmer was the son of a Falmouth chemist and studied at Falmouth School of Art and with Charles Napier Hemy. He was also advised by Henry Scott Tuke and specialised in historical, religious and theatrical subjects, which he exhibited at the Royal Academy. A fine triptych painted by him is in the Warrior Chapel of King Charles The Martyr church, Falmouth.

He exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and his illustration of Arwenack House may be seen in Old Falmouth by Susan Gay (published 1903).

Wilmer seems to have lived his life based at Falmouth and is buried in Falmouth cemetery.

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Wilmer, John Riley (1883-1941): Sketchbook, signed, pencil and ink, 27 x 20 cms. Presented by Carter, Mr David.FAMAG 2013.10
Sketchbook
Wilmer, John Riley (1883-1941): Diana of the Romans, signed and dated 1918, inscribed J Riley Wilmer 1918, watercolour, 29.7 x 23.5 cms. Presented in 2005 by Jill Armitage-Lewingdon in memory of Joan Rhodes (nee Armitage).FAMAG 2005.6.7
Diana of the Romans
Wilmer, John Riley (1883-1941): Robed figure by a pool, signed and dated 1916, watercolour and body colour, 27 x 19 cms. Presented in 2005 by Jill Armitage-Lewingdon in memory of Joan Rhodes (nee Armitage).FAMAG 2005.6.6
Robed figure by a pool
Wilmer, John Riley (1883-1941): A Japanese lady, signed, inscribed J Riley Wilmer, watercolour, 27 x 19 cms. Presented in 2005 by Jill Armitage-Lewingdon in memory of Joan Rhodes (nee Armitage).FAMAG 2005.6.5
A Japanese lady
Wilmer, John Riley (1883-1941): A Japanese lady, signed, watercolour, 27 x 19 cms. Presented in 2005 by Jill Armitage-Lewingdon in memory of Joan Rhodes (nee Armitage).FAMAG 2005.6.4
A Japanese lady
Wilmer, John Riley (1883-1941): Salome, signed and dated 1917, watercolour, 27 x 19 cms. Presented in 2005 by Jill Armitage-Lewingdon in memory of Joan Rhodes (nee Armitage).FAMAG 2005.6.3
Salome
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