Artists

William Thornley

French, 1857-1935

William Thornley was born in 1857 in the French town Thiais. His friends included, among others, Puvis de Chavannes. Thornley was the chairman of the Société des Beaux Arts. 

Studied:

His Father; Yvon, Eugène Ciceri and A. Siouy.  

Exhibitions:

Paris Salon of 1878

Salon des Artistes Francais 1881 (Medal)

in 1883 (Medal)

Museums:

Museum of Lille, the Luxembourg Museum in Paris and the Museum Pontoise.