Herkomer, Hubert von, Sir, 1849-1914

Variant names
Dates:
Birth 1849-05-26
Death 1914-03-31
Britons
English

Biographical notes:

British landscape and portrait painter, sculptor and graphic artist. Founded and directed school of art at Bushey, 1883-1904. Assumed title and prefix "von" when raised to noble rank by the Emperor of Germany in 1899. Edith Ashford came from the United States to study with him in England, and then remained there as a landscape painter. John Herkomer lived for approximately 30 years in the United States and returned to Bushey to live with his brother.

From the description of Hubert von Herkomer papers, 1883-1914. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86132760

British painter and educator.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1874-1913. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 84436955

Born in Bavaria, Hubert von Herkomer became a naturalized British citizen; a painter.

From the description of Letter by Sir Hubert von Herkomer to Frederic Shields, 1877. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 80909945

English painter and illustrator.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Dyreham, Bushey, Hertfordshire, to Charles Dickens Jr., 1890 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270473452

Bavarian-born painter in England.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Bushey, Herts, to Leopold Stern, 1889 Jan. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270466320

English painter of German birth.

From the description of Autograph letters signed (53), dated : Bushey (Herts.) [and other places, and n.p.], to [Joseph Bennett], 1888-1891 [and n.d.], including 1888 June 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270666157

From the description of Autograph letters signed (2), dated : Dyreham, Bushey (Herts.) July 13 1884, and [n.p.] Oct. 12 1889, to Mr. [John Macallan] Swan, 1884 July 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270666162

From the description of Typewritten letter signed, dated : Lululaund (Bushey, Herts.) Nov. 5 1900, to an unidentified friend, 1900 Nov. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270666164

Epithet: Knight; painter

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001072.0x00010f

Bavarian born painter in England.

From the description of Autograph letters signed (32) and typewritten letters signed (5) : Washford, Taunton, Lululand, Bushey, Herts. and various places, to Dr. Baldwin, 1892 May 9-1914 May 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270859640

Bavarian-born painter living in England.

From the description of Typewritten letter signed : Bushey, Herts, to an unidentified artist, 1896 Mar. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270484694

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to Miss Ashbee, 1891 May 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270470448

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Subjects:

  • Art
  • Artists
  • Art teachers
  • Engraving
  • Engraving
  • Painted enamel
  • Painters
  • Painting, English
  • Painting, English 20th century
  • Sculptors
  • Engraving

Occupations:

  • Artists

Places:

  • Newton, Lancashire (as recorded)
  • Birmingham, Warwickshire (as recorded)
  • Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire (as recorded)
  • Ireland, Europe (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Ewelme, Oxfordshire (as recorded)
  • London, England (as recorded)
  • York, Yorkshire (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)