Musée d'Orsay
1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur
Paris, France
Paris, France
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Museums page for William Quiller Orchardson ((1832 - 1910)), known for Portrait, interiors, figures, genre and history painting. Showing 4 museum collections and exhibitions.
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1832 Edinburgh, Scotland - 1910. Known for: Portrait, interiors, figures, genre and history painting.
Sir William Quiller Orchardson (b. 1832-1910) . Born in Edinburgh, he attended The Trustees' Academy from 1845 aged thirteen. By the age of sixteen, his first painting had been exhibited at The Royal... Read full biography
Sir William Quiller Orchardson (b. 1832-1910) . Born in Edinburgh, he attended The Trustees' Academy from 1845 aged thirteen. By the age of sixteen, his first painting had been exhibited at The Royal Scottish Academy (Edinburgh). By the end of his career, he had been knighted, become a prominent... Read full biography
Sir William Quiller Orchardson (b. 1832-1910) . Born in Edinburgh, he attended The Trustees' Academy from 1845 aged thirteen. By the age of sixteen, his first painting had been exhibited at The Royal Scottish Academy (Edinburgh). By the end of his career, he had been knighted, become a prominent Royal Academician, an Honorary member of the Royal Scottish Academy, a Chevalier of the Légion d`Honneur, and had been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Law at Oxford University. By way of a memorial, a... Read full biography
Sir William Quiller Orchardson (b. 1832-1910) . Born in Edinburgh, he attended The Trustees' Academy from 1845 aged thirteen. By the age of sixteen, his first painting had been exhibited at The Royal Scottish Academy (Edinburgh). By the end of his career, he had been knighted, become a prominent Royal Academician, an Honorary member of the Royal Scottish Academy, a Chevalier of the Légion d`Honneur, and had been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Law at Oxford University. By way of a memorial, a copy of the 1895 portrait bust by Edward Onslow Ford was acquired by public subscription for The Tate Gallery and a plaque was installed in the crypt of St Paul`s Cathedral. In 1862, Orchardson moved to London and quickly made a huge impact on the... Read full biography
Sir William Quiller Orchardson (b. 1832-1910) . Born in Edinburgh, he attended The Trustees' Academy from 1845 aged thirteen. By the age of sixteen, his first painting had been exhibited at The Royal Scottish Academy (Edinburgh). By the end of his career, he had been knighted, become a prominent Royal Academician, an Honorary member of the Royal Scottish Academy, a Chevalier of the Légion d`Honneur, and had been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Law at Oxford University. By way of a memorial, a copy of the 1895 portrait bust by Edward Onslow Ford was acquired by public subscription for The Tate Gallery and a plaque was installed in the crypt of St Paul`s Cathedral. In 1862, Orchardson moved to London and quickly made a huge impact on the London art scene and the Royal Academy. Orchardson's subject matter changed from Scottish sce... Read full biography
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About William Quiller Orchardson: Museums & Collections
Museums & Collections (4)
All MuseumsRoyal Museum of Fine Arts
Leopold de Waelplaats
Antwerp, BelgiumScottish National Portrait Gallery
Edinburgh, United KingdomUffizi Museum
Florence, Italy