John Sanderson-Wells - Artist Info

About John Sanderson-Wells

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John Sanderson Wells, Sanderson Wells
  • Biography

    Joh*n Sanderson Wells was born in London, United Kingdom. He went to the Slade School of Art in London while he lived in Bradbury where he grew up. Thereafter he joined the Academie Julian* in Paris where he specialized in art.

    His genre was drawing and painting live scenes, which were a rare art in the Victorian era. John was also known for painting a number of watercolors for royal subjects in Victorian England. Since he lived in London and was fascinated by Parisian Art, most people in London recognized and appreciated his styles as he added a tiny tinge of foreign taste into his works.

    In the year 1895, he started exhibiting at the Royal Academy in London*. He was also elected to be the member at the Royal Institute* in 19...

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