Grave of the Month

Henry Gore (1857-1942) - Artist

Henry Gore was born in Newbury (Northbrook St.). When his father George died in 1864, they were taken in by his mother’s brother, William Chubb in Speenhamland. William was a hairdresser and active in the Congregational Church.

After winning a national competition, he attended the Royal Academy Schools. He sold many paintings and exhibited widely. My favourite painting is ‘Listed’, which hangs today in London Guildhall. It shows a young man saying farewell to his sweetheart as he goes off to war.

Gore lived at 3, Donnington Square

where he had a studio in the back garden. A contemporary of Vincent Van Gogh his style was much less experimental.

Ros Clow May 2021

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