Francis Holman - Artist Info

About Francis Holman

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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...

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