Nineteenth Century New Zealand Artists: A Guide & Handbook
RILEY, Arthur Dewhurst c.1860–1929
RILEY, Arthur Dewhurst c.1860–1929
Graduated with distinction at the South Kensington Art School. Arrived Wellington: was first and sole teacher at Wellington's first School of Design 1886–91. In 1891 was joined by Mary Richardson, then by Nairn and Mabel Hill: was one of the original members of the Wellington Art Club led by Nairn. Exhibited with NZ Academy of Fine Arts 1891–97 and served on Council.