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1802/03 London, England - 1873 London, England. Known for: Animal painting and sculpture.
Sir Edwin (Henry) Landseer (British painter, draftsman, sculptor, etcher). Born London March 7, 1802-Died London October 1, 1873. In Victorian England, Sir Edwin Landseer's fame was widespread and... Read full biography
Sir Edwin (Henry) Landseer (British painter, draftsman, sculptor, etcher). Born London March 7, 1802-Died London October 1, 1873. In Victorian England, Sir Edwin Landseer's fame was widespread and his success and popularity made his name a household word among a broad public following, even... Read full biography
Sir Edwin (Henry) Landseer (British painter, draftsman, sculptor, etcher). Born London March 7, 1802-Died London October 1, 1873. In Victorian England, Sir Edwin Landseer's fame was widespread and his success and popularity made his name a household word among a broad public following, even enduring a long period of critical neglect. However, Landseer remained one of the most highly respected British painters of the 19th century and his works commanded high prices from collectors, the most... Read full biography
Sir Edwin (Henry) Landseer (British painter, draftsman, sculptor, etcher). Born London March 7, 1802-Died London October 1, 1873. In Victorian England, Sir Edwin Landseer's fame was widespread and his success and popularity made his name a household word among a broad public following, even enduring a long period of critical neglect. However, Landseer remained one of the most highly respected British painters of the 19th century and his works commanded high prices from collectors, the most eminent of whom was Queen Victoria who commissioned a large number of his works including genre paintings, portraits, and conversation pieces of the royal family and customarily the royal dogs as well. Animals were the main subject of Landseer's art—and... Read full biography
Sir Edwin (Henry) Landseer (British painter, draftsman, sculptor, etcher). Born London March 7, 1802-Died London October 1, 1873. In Victorian England, Sir Edwin Landseer's fame was widespread and his success and popularity made his name a household word among a broad public following, even enduring a long period of critical neglect. However, Landseer remained one of the most highly respected British painters of the 19th century and his works commanded high prices from collectors, the most eminent of whom was Queen Victoria who commissioned a large number of his works including genre paintings, portraits, and conversation pieces of the royal family and customarily the royal dogs as well. Animals were the main subject of Landseer's art—and with irony, humor and bold invention, he invested them with human characteristics and human behavior. Landseer's ani... Read full biography
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Sir Edwin (Henry) Landseer (British painter, draftsman, sculptor, etcher)
Born London March 7, 1802-Died London October 1, 1873.
In Victorian England, Sir Edwin Landseer's fame was widespread and his success and popularity made his name a household word among a broad public following, even enduring a long period of critical neglect. However, Landseer remained one of the most highly respected British painters of the 19th century and his works commanded high prices from collectors, the most eminent of whom was Queen Victoria who commissioned a large number of his works including genre paintings, portraits, and conversation pieces of the royal family and customarily the royal dogs as well.
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