Peter Le Lievre
Peter Le Lievre (1812 – 1878) was a Guernsey Artist, Wine Merchant and Militia Officer.
Biography
Peter Le Lievre was educated at Elizabeth College, he never married and lived all his life at 17 Hauteville, St Peter Port with his two sisters.[1]
Career
Although known today as an artist Le Lievre was better known in his day as a businessman, and as the Lt Col of the Artillery Regiment in the Guernsey Militia. He did however design two lighthouses for St Peter Port harbour, and some of his works were published in his lifetime. It was only after the death of his sister Mary in 1904 that his works were exhibited publicly.[2] His work has gained in popularity since then. In June 2010 a Blue Plaque to commemorate his life was unveiled at 17 Hauteville.
References
- ↑ Artist and merchant Peter Le Lievre led a busy life (19 February 2010)BBC Guernsey. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
- ↑ Cole, Rona. Peter Le Lievre (1812-1878) (1988)States of Guernsey, Department of Culture and Leisure. p. 1. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
Other websites
- Guernsey Museums and Galleries, Watercolours by Peter Le Lievre Archived 2005-08-30 at the Wayback Machine
- BBC Guernsey: Blue plaque unveiled to Guernsey artist Peter Le Lievre (Retrieved 22 June 2010).