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Grace Rose
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| Artist / Maker | Frederick Sandys |
|---|---|
| Date | 1866 |
| Medium | panel, oil paint |
| Type | Painting |
| Collection | Yale Center for British Art |
| Location | Yale Center for British Art |
About the Artist
Frederick Sandys received his initial training from his father, a minor Norwich artist. Encouraged by Rev. James Bulwer (1820-1899), a pupil and patron of John Sell Cotman (1782-1842), he attended the Norwich School of Design from 1846. When he arrived in London five years later, he was already a skilled illustrator. Through a family connection, Sandys was introduced to George Richmond (1809-1896), one of the century's most accomplished portraitists. From Richmond he acquired the skills and taste for life-size chalk… Full biography →
Provenance & Source
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