Francis Henry Newbery
Fra Newbery | |
|---|---|
| Director of the Glasgow School of Art | |
| In office 1885 – 1917 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Simmonds |
| Succeeded by | John Henderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 May 1855 |
| Died | 18 December 1946 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | Glasgow School of Art |
| Occupation | Artist, educationalist |
Francis Henry Newbery or Fra Newbery (15 May 1855 – 18 December 1946) was a Scottish painter and art educationist, best known as director of the Glasgow School of Art between 1885 and 1917. Under his leadership the School developed an international reputation and was associated with the flourishing of Glasgow Style and the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his circle. Newbery helped commission Mackintosh as architect for the now famous School of Art building and was actively involved in its design.