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Arthur HUGHES
(1832-1915)

 

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Tryphena FOORD

Arthur HUGHES

  • Born: 27 Jan 1832, London, Middlesex, England
  • Marriage: Tryphena FOORD on 26 Nov 1855 in Holy Trinity, Maidstone, Kent, England 33
  • Died: 23 Dec 1915, Kew, England, UK at age 83
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19th Century Artist

Arthur Hughes 1832-1915
Born in London on the 27th January 1832. Educated at Archbishop Tenison's Grammer School and from 1846 at the School of Design, Somerset House, where he studied under Alfred Stevens. Entered R.A.Schools in 1847 and first exhibited at the R.A. in 1849. Became interested in Pre-Raphaelitism after reading the Germ 1850; met Hunt, Rossetti and Brown in the same year. Exhibited his first Pre-Raphaelite painting in 1852,Ophelia and met Millais that year. During the 1850's, influenced a great deal by Millais, he produced his most memorable paintings, namely April Love, Home from the Sea and The Long Engagement. From about 1852-158 he shared a studio with the sculptor Alexander Munro. Married Tryphena Foord 1855 and eventually had five children.


In 1855 he also began a successful career as an illustrator, being particularly associated with the work of Thomas Hughes, George Macdonald and Christina Rossetti. After about 1860 his best works were produced in this field rather than in painting. He was one of the contributors to the Oxford Union decorations, 1857. Moved from London in 1858 and visited Italy in 1862. Exhibited for the last time at the R.A. in 1908 and died at Kew, 23 December 1915


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Arthur married Tryphena FOORD, daughter of Robert FOORD and Ann SAMSON, on 26 Nov 1855 in Holy Trinity, Maidstone, Kent, England.33 (Tryphena FOORD was born circa 1828 in Maidstone Kent.)



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