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      Phyllis

      Discover Arthur Hughes: Pre-Raphaelite painter of dreamy landscapes & portraits. Explore his magical style & iconic works like 'April Love'. #ArthurHughes #PreRaphaelites

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      Artist Biography

      early life and training

      arthur hughes, a british painter and illustrator associated with the pre-raphaelite brotherhood, was born in london on january 27, 1832. in 1846, he entered the art school at somerset house, where his first master was alfred stevens. later, he attended the royal academy schools, where he met john everett millais and holman hunt, becoming a part of the pre-raphaelite group of painters.

      notable works and style

      hughes' first picture, musidora, was exhibited at the royal academy when he was just 17. he continued to contribute to the royal academy and later to the grosvenor and new gallery exhibitions almost annually. his best-known works include april love and the long engagement, which depict troubled couples contemplating the transience of love and beauty, inspired by john everett millais's earlier "couple" paintings.

      personal life and legacy

      in 1855, hughes married tryphena foord, who was his model for april love. he died in kew green, london, on december 22, 1915, leaving behind approximately 700 known paintings and drawings, along with over 750 book illustrations. his daughter, emily, had to destroy his preparatory sketches and private papers due to a shortage of space after her mother's death in 1921.

      artistic style and influences

      magical, glowing coloring and delicate draughtsmanship characterize hughes' works. he was also influenced by the writer george macdonald, for whom he illustrated some books, and produced numerous illustrations for norman macleod's monthly magazine, good words.

      key works and exhibitions

      - april love, 1855 (exhibited at grosvenor gallery) - the long engagement, 1862 (exhibited at new gallery) - musidora, 1849 (exhibited at the royal academy)

      notable museums and collections

      - toledo museum of art (features hughes' ophelia) - victoria and albert museum (holds several of hughes' illustrations)
      Arthur Hughes

      Arthur Hughes

      1832 - 1915 , United Kingdom

      Quick Facts

      • Full Name: Arthur Hughes
      • Nationality: British
      • Date Of Birth: 1832
      • Date Of Death: 1915
      • Place Of Birth: Pimlico, United Kingdom
      • Notable Artworks:
        • April Love
        • The Long Engagement
        • Musidora
      • Artistic Movement Or Style: Pre-Raphaelite
      • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
        • Alfred Stevens
        • George Macdonald
      • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['John Everett Millais']
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