Abraham Solomon Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Abraham Solomon
Abraham Solomon: A Victorian Vision of Jewish Life Born in the heart of London’s East End in 1823, Abraham Solomon emerged as a significant figure within the vibrant artistic landscape of 19th-century Britain. The second son of Meyer Solomon, a Leghorn hat manufacturer and a man who broke barriers by becoming one of the first Jews admitted to the freedom of the city, Solomon’s upbringing instilled in him both an appreciation for crafts
manship and a unique perspective on his heritage. His family's history of artistic endeavor—his sister Rebecca and brother Simeon both achieving acclaim—created a fertile environment for his own creative development, shaping not only his technical skills but also his thematic interests. Solomon’s early training began at Sass’s School of Art in Bloomsbury, a prestigious institution that nurtured the talents of many future artists. At…
