Turner, Joseph Mallord WilliamJoseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) is often regarded as one of Britain's greatest and most innovative artists. His early works were rooted in the traditions of landscape painting, but he was soon recognised for his ability to convey both the beauty and the sublime power of nature through the use of light and colour. Born in Covent Garden, London, Turner was the son of a barber and began displaying an artistic talent from a young age. He enrolled at the Royal Academy Schools at the ...
Ward, Leslie (Spy)Leslie Ward (1851-1922), also known as 'Spy', was a prominent British caricaturist renowned for his keen observational skills and artistic talent. Ward began his career in illustration before establishing himself as a leading figure in the world of political satire. He garnered fame for his work with 'Punch', the esteemed magazine that revolutionised the art of caricature in Britain. Ward’s distinctive style involved capturing the likenesses and personalities of notable figure...
Beardsley, AubreyAubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) was a renowned British artist and illustrator, celebrated for his striking and often controversial works during the late Victorian period. Born in Brighton, Beardsley showcased a remarkable talent for drawing from a young age. He later moved to London, where he became integral to the Aesthetic Movement, which emphasised art for art's sake, celebrating beauty and style over moral considerations. Beardsley produced extensive illustrations for books and magazines...
Waterhouse, John WilliamJohn William Waterhouse (1849-1917) was an English painter known for his captivating depictions of mythological and literary themes, which captured the Victorian fascination with the classical world. Born in Rome to English parents, Waterhouse was exposed to the rich artistic heritage of Italy from an early age, which significantly influenced his work. Waterhouse is perhaps best known for his Pre-Raphaelite style, characterised by vibrant colours, attention to detail and a romanticised portra...
Leighton, Lord FredericLord Frederic Leighton (1830-1896) was a prominent British painter and sculptor, celebrated for his classical and historical subject matter. Born on December 3, 1830, in Scarborough, Yorkshire, Leighton was the son of a medical doctor and grew up in a wealthy family. His artistic talent was evident from a young age, and he received his education at various European academies, including the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence and the École des Beaux-Art in Paris. Leighton's early works wer...
Lydon, AlexanderAlexander Francis Lydon (1836-1917) was an English watercolour artist, illustrator and engraver, best known for his natural history studies and landscapes. Born in Newbridge, Ireland, Lydon was the eldest of at least six children in a family of travellers. His father, Patrick Lydon, was a Chelsea Pensioner and Relieving Officer of Driffield Union, and his mother, Elizabeth Gwillym, was the daughter of a Lutheran pastor. Lydon's artistic journey began when he was apprenticed to the printer...
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Turner, Joseph Mallord William
Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) is often regarded as one of Britain's greatest and most innovative artists. His early works were rooted in the traditions of landscape painting, but he was soon recognised for his ability to convey both the beauty and the sublime power of nature through the use of light and colour. Born in Covent Garden, London, Turner was the son of a barber and began displaying an artistic talent from a young age. He enrolled at the Royal Academy Schools at the ...
Ward, Leslie (Spy)
Leslie Ward (1851-1922), also known as 'Spy', was a prominent British caricaturist renowned for his keen observational skills and artistic talent. Ward began his career in illustration before establishing himself as a leading figure in the world of political satire. He garnered fame for his work with 'Punch', the esteemed magazine that revolutionised the art of caricature in Britain. Ward’s distinctive style involved capturing the likenesses and personalities of notable figure...
Beardsley, Aubrey
Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) was a renowned British artist and illustrator, celebrated for his striking and often controversial works during the late Victorian period. Born in Brighton, Beardsley showcased a remarkable talent for drawing from a young age. He later moved to London, where he became integral to the Aesthetic Movement, which emphasised art for art's sake, celebrating beauty and style over moral considerations. Beardsley produced extensive illustrations for books and magazines...
Waterhouse, John William
John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) was an English painter known for his captivating depictions of mythological and literary themes, which captured the Victorian fascination with the classical world. Born in Rome to English parents, Waterhouse was exposed to the rich artistic heritage of Italy from an early age, which significantly influenced his work. Waterhouse is perhaps best known for his Pre-Raphaelite style, characterised by vibrant colours, attention to detail and a romanticised portra...
Leighton, Lord Frederic
Lord Frederic Leighton (1830-1896) was a prominent British painter and sculptor, celebrated for his classical and historical subject matter. Born on December 3, 1830, in Scarborough, Yorkshire, Leighton was the son of a medical doctor and grew up in a wealthy family. His artistic talent was evident from a young age, and he received his education at various European academies, including the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence and the École des Beaux-Art in Paris. Leighton's early works wer...
Lydon, Alexander
Alexander Francis Lydon (1836-1917) was an English watercolour artist, illustrator and engraver, best known for his natural history studies and landscapes. Born in Newbridge, Ireland, Lydon was the eldest of at least six children in a family of travellers. His father, Patrick Lydon, was a Chelsea Pensioner and Relieving Officer of Driffield Union, and his mother, Elizabeth Gwillym, was the daughter of a Lutheran pastor. Lydon's artistic journey began when he was apprenticed to the printer...
