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William Huggins19th century English chalk drawing on paper of a Lions headcirca 1840
circa 1840
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William Huggins was born in Liverpool, England on the 13th of May, 1820. His parents were Samuel and Elisabeth Huggins. He took his first drawing lessons from the Liverpool Mechanics Institution.His specialty was that he drew life at his classes in Academy of Arts. He also spent a lot of time at the Liverpool zoo and sketched the animals. He was very enthusiastic about visiting the Wombwell’s Travelling Menagerie and the Liverpool Zoological Gardens.
He was known to have a house full of pets. He was often compared to George Stubbs, an animal painter of the 18th century.William Huggins first exhibited at the Royal Academy in London and made some successful entries with the ‘Androcles and the lion’ as his first. His exhibitions went on until the age of seventy.
He was influenced by the Pre Raphaelites who also exhibited with him. He became a member of the Liverpool Academy in 1850.
The drawing is framed in an Antique English frame
- Creator:William Huggins (1820 - 1884, British)
- Creation Year:circa 1840
- Dimensions:Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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- Condition:The drawing is in good condition and has no restoration or damage.
- Gallery Location:Woodbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU507310284132
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