Josiah Wood Whymper
British wood-engraver, book illustrator and watercolorist (1813-1903)
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Summary
Josiah Wood Whymper was born on April 24, 1813[1], in Ipswich[2]. He died on April 7, 1903[3], in Haslemere[4]. He worked as a painter[5], illustrator[6], xylographer[7], graphic artist[8], and watercolorist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Emily Whymper[11]
- Child: Edward Whymper[12], Charles Whymper[13], Frederick Whymper[14], Alfred Whymper[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
- Field of work: wood engraving technique[17], visual arts[18], book illustration[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Josiah Wood Whymper[21]
- Family name: Whymper[22]
- Given name: Josiah[23]
- Work location: London[24]
- Described at URL: https://suffolkartists.co.uk/index.cgi?choice=painter&pid=679[25]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Commons Creator page: Josiah Wood Whymper[28]
- Sibling: Ebenezer Whimper[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[30]
- Has works in the collection: National Library of Wales[31]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[32]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[33]
- P14750: A52A-0F49-A0EB-77AB-210D[34]
Why It Matters
Josiah Wood Whymper is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Josiah Wood Whymper born?
Josiah Wood Whymper's place of birth was Ipswich[2].
Where did Josiah Wood Whymper die?
Josiah Wood Whymper died in Haslemere[4].
Who was Josiah Wood Whymper married to?
Josiah Wood Whymper's spouses include Emily Whymper[11].
What did Josiah Wood Whymper do for work?
Josiah Wood Whymper worked as a painter[5], illustrator[6], xylographer[7], graphic artist[8], and watercolorist[9].