Alan Witney was an accomplished British artist predominantly known for producing popular Chiltern landscapes in an expressive style. He was born in India but moved to London early in life, settling in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, in his later years. Alongside his career as a painter, he also taught art in schools. His works were shown in numerous London galleries.

Exhibited

London galleries.

Timeline

1914

Born in India to Thomas Charles Witney, a foreign missionary, and Myfanwy Dyfed Witnesy (nee Rees) who became a doctor.

1924

Moved to London. Travelled from Madras, India, aboard the ‘Margha’ together with his mother and siblings.

1939

Lived in Bournemouth, Hampshire. Occupation recorded as “Art Master Secondary School”.

1944

Served in World War II in the Royal Regiment of Artillery.

1950

Married to Margaret Mary Hinds in Sevenoaks, Kent.

1970

Lived in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, where he worked as Head of Art at Merchant Taylors School until 1974.

1996

Died in Watford, Hertfordshire.

1999

Retrospective exhibition held in Amersham.