Frederick Sandys
English painter and illustrator
Born
May 1st, 1829
196 years ago
Died
1904
121 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1829, the painter and illustrator gained recognition for his detailed and imaginative artworks, often influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Sandys studied at the Royal Academy and received training in various artistic techniques. He became known for his portraits, illustrations, and narrative paintings. His works frequently featured themes of beauty, mythology, and literature. Sandys also contributed to the famous illustrated publication 'The Cornhill Magazine'. Later in his career, he taught at the Birmingham School of Art, influencing a new generation of artists.
Illustrated for 'The Cornhill Magazine'
Produced narrative paintings influenced by mythology
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