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John Whittall
John Whittall: A Portraitist Bridging Victorian Tradition and Modern Expression John Whittall (1858 – 3 February 1929) stands as a fascinating figure in British art history, embodying the spirit of his era while simultaneously forging a distinctive artistic path. Born in İzmir, Ottoman Empire, Herbert Octave Whittall descended from a family established in Smyrna during the Napoleonic Wars—a lineage marked by entrepreneurial ventures an
d connections to international trade. Early Life & Family Background: Whittall’s upbringing amidst a large family fostered an appreciation for craftsmanship and familial bonds. His father, Charlton Whittall, was a Liverpool-born trader who spearheaded the Whittall & Co. trading company, establishing a foothold in Smyrna and later expanding into Constantinople. This formative experience instilled in Herbert a keen understanding of busi…
