John Gilroy at Aquila Books

Books  ~  Ephemera   ~ Artwork   ~  Manuscripts ~ Maps   ~  Photographs ~ Charles Van Sandwyk ~ Catalogues

Fram Museum Publications   ~  Artifacts, Antiques, Collectables & Scientific Instruments  ~  Aquila Publishing   ~  L. M. Montgomery

 

 About Aquila  ~  Want Lists  ~  Ordering  ~   Selling to Aquila

 

To set up a viewing appointment or to enquire about our Gilroy collection please contact us

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

John Thomas Young Gilroy (30 May 1898 – 11 April 1985) was an English artist and illustrator, best known for his advertising posters for Guinness, the Irish stout.

Born in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, England, Gilroy attended Durham University until his studies were interrupted by World War I, during which he served with the Royal Field Artillery. He resumed studying at the Royal College of Art in London. He remained here as a teacher for a time until gaining employment at S.H. Benson's advertising agency. Here he created the iconic advertisement art for Guinness (featuring the Zoo Keeper and animals enjoying Guinness) which he is best know for.

We are pleased to offer a large selection of Gilroy paintings and drawings, including many images of First Nations people, other interesting North America related imagery, animals and portraits.

 

Paintings

Drawings

                         

 

 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

 

[ HOME ][ART AT AQUILA]