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Christopher Campbell (painter)

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Christopher Campbell
Self portrait 1935
Born(1908-12-09)9 December 1908
Dublin, Ireland
Died1972 (aged 63–64)
Dublin, Ireland
NationalityIrish
OccupationPainter

Christopher Campbell (9 December 1908 – 1972) was an Irish painter. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1] Campbell studied at the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art.[1] As well as a painter, Campbell also worked with stained glass.[1][2] He worked in Harry Clarke's studio in the 1930s, and his work was used in stained glass windows in several churches in Ireland.[1][3] He also taught art at the Kilkenny Technical School.[1][4] His younger brother, Laurence, was a sculptor.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Christopher Campbell". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Christopher Campbell (1908-1972)". O'Hare Irish Art. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Campbell, Christopher". Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Christopher Campbell". ballaban.net. Retrieved 10 March 2022.