Born Edinburgh. Painter and poet, closely associated with the Pre-Raphaelites. His work was championed by the Rossettis, Christina and Dante Gabriel. He achieved fame when he was commissioned to do the decorative scheme at Wallington Hall, Northumberland, which included pictures depicting local history. Died Chelsea.
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William Bell Scott
Unveiled by William Holman Hunt. There must have been a committee to erect th...
Born (on St George's Day) in Covent Garden. Even as he became successful he refused to modify his working-class accent. Lived alone with his father. Had few friends, two mistresses but never marrie...
Muralist and community artist. Created murals around south London for over 45 years. Born Farnborough, Kent. When he and his wife, Aileen, moved to Battersea they became activists campaigning for...
Collector of glass, books and engravings funded from the wealth he inherited from his father. Member of the Society of Antiquaries, he endowed 3 Slade Professorships of Fine Art at universities, an...
Engraver, caricaturist and illustrator, best known for his political caricatures and for his illustrations for Charles Dickens novels. His father, Isaac, and brother, Robert, were also illustrators...
