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= John Thomas Parry (Ap Idwal) = Born: June 28, 1853

Died: March 21, 1913

Nationality: Welsh

Occupation: Artist, Painter

Known for: Landscape and marine paintings, particularly of Welsh scenery

Biography
John Thomas Parry, often known by his bardic name Ap Idwal, was born on June 28, 1853, in Chwarel Goch, Llandegai, near Bethesda, North Wales. He was one of seven children. Parry initially worked at the Penrhyn Quarry, which was a common occupation in the area the quarry supplied slate to the world and became the largest slate quarry in the world by the 19th century. Parry pursued his passion for art by creating paintings on slate pieces during his spare time and became known as the Quarryman Painter. These early works were sold for a few shillings each​ (Storiel)​​ (Storiel)​.