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Solomon Cole
Solomon Cole: A Victorian Portraitist of Subtle Grace Solomon Cole (1806-1893) emerges from the annals of 19th-century British art as a quietly significant figure, primarily known for his exquisitely rendered portraits that captured the nuances of aristocratic and political life. While not commanding the same immediate fame as some of his contemporaries – figures like Sir Thomas Lawrence or William Powell Thomas – Cole’s work reveals a
remarkable sensitivity to light, texture, and psychological depth, establishing him as a master of understated elegance within the Victorian portraiture tradition. Born in England, details of Cole's early life remain somewhat elusive. Records suggest he received his artistic training initially under Christopher Henry Hebb (1772–1861), a prominent artist known for his landscapes and portraits. This initial exposure to the techniques o…
