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1729 St. Laurence-in-Ramsgate, England - 1784 Wapping, London, England. Known for: Marine painting, ship yards, ship portraits, naval battle scenes.
Francis Holman. Born: 1729, Parish of St Laurence-in-Thanet, Ramsgate, England. Died:, 29 November 1784 (aged c. 55) Wapping, London, England. Nationality: British. Known for: Marine art. Notable... Read full biography
Francis Holman. Born: 1729, Parish of St Laurence-in-Thanet, Ramsgate, England. Died:, 29 November 1784 (aged c. 55) Wapping, London, England. Nationality: British. Known for: Marine art. Notable work, views of London shipyards and river traffic, and naval actions, for Example:View of Blackwall... Read full biography
Francis Holman. Born: 1729, Parish of St Laurence-in-Thanet, Ramsgate, England. Died:, 29 November 1784 (aged c. 55) Wapping, London, England. Nationality: British. Known for: Marine art. Notable work, views of London shipyards and river traffic, and naval actions, for Example:View of Blackwall Yard, Shipyard on the Thames, Moonlight Battle of Cape St. Vincent. Francis Holman (1729–1784) was a British maritime painter, little recognized during his own lifetime, but whose paintings are now... Read full biography
Francis Holman. Born: 1729, Parish of St Laurence-in-Thanet, Ramsgate, England. Died:, 29 November 1784 (aged c. 55) Wapping, London, England. Nationality: British. Known for: Marine art. Notable work, views of London shipyards and river traffic, and naval actions, for Example:View of Blackwall Yard, Shipyard on the Thames, Moonlight Battle of Cape St. Vincent. Francis Holman (1729–1784) was a British maritime painter, little recognized during his own lifetime, but whose paintings are now sought after. He is also notable as the teacher of Thomas Luny. He was born in Ramsgate and baptised on 14 November 1729 at St Laurence-in-Thanet, Ramsgate. He was the eldest son and second of six children of Francis Holman (1696–1739), and his wife, Anne... Read full biography
Francis Holman. Born: 1729, Parish of St Laurence-in-Thanet, Ramsgate, England. Died:, 29 November 1784 (aged c. 55) Wapping, London, England. Nationality: British. Known for: Marine art. Notable work, views of London shipyards and river traffic, and naval actions, for Example:View of Blackwall Yard, Shipyard on the Thames, Moonlight Battle of Cape St. Vincent. Francis Holman (1729–1784) was a British maritime painter, little recognized during his own lifetime, but whose paintings are now sought after. He is also notable as the teacher of Thomas Luny. He was born in Ramsgate and baptised on 14 November 1729 at St Laurence-in-Thanet, Ramsgate. He was the eldest son and second of six children of Francis Holman (1696–1739), and his wife, Anne Long (1707–1757). His father was a master mariner, and his grandfather a Ramsgate cooper. His younger brother, Capt... Read full biography
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Francis Holman
Born: 1729, Parish of St Laurence-in-Thanet, Ramsgate, England
Died:, 29 November 1784 (aged c. 55) Wapping, London, England
Nationality: British
Known for: Marine art
Notable work, views of London shipyards and river traffic, and naval actions, for Example:View of Blackwall Yard, Shipyard on the Thames, Moonlight Battle of Cape St. Vincent
Francis Holman (1729–1784) was a British maritime painter, little recognized during his own lifetime, but whose paintings are now sought after. He is also notable as the teacher of Thomas Luny.
He was born in Ramsgate and baptised on 14 November 1729 at St Laurence-in-Thanet, Ramsgate. He was the eldest son and second of six children of Francis Holm...But wait, there's more...
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