William Bromley Figurative Paintings
British, 1815-1888
William Bromley was a London historical and genre painter who was the grandson of William Bromley, the engraver. Bromley was a prolific exhibitor at Suffolk Street, where he displayed over 187 works. He also exhibited at the Royal Academy and the British Institution between 1844–70. Bromley was a clever draughtsman and a good painter, who improved upon the landscape genre of his time by placing his figures in such a way that the action was concentrated, and the point of his anecdote was invariably realized.
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Artist: William Bromley
Noughts & Crosses, 19th Century William Bromley (1816-1890)
By William Bromley
Located in Blackwater, GB
Noughts & Crosses, 19th Century
William Bromley (1816-1890)
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A Caring Hand
By William Bromley
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas
Canvas size: 12 x 10 inches
Framed size: 20.5 x 18.5 inches
Signed lower right
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19th Century William Bromley Figurative Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
$10,655
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