Richmond, W. B. (William Blake), Sir, 1842-1921
Variant namesSir William Blake Richmond was a painter, designer, and sculptor. The son of artist George Richmond, he studied art at the Royal Academy. He became a prolific portrait artist, painting Browning, Darwin, Gladstone, and the Liddell sisters, and was also proficient in landscape and historical painting. His designs tended to be traditional, based on classical themes, and his popularity declined in the 20th century as new styles emerged.
From the description of W.B. Richmond letter to Mr. Petrie, circa 1900. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 62385453
British painter and sculptor.
From the description of Letters sent, 1888-1917, n.d. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 83201906
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| associatedWith | Cobden-Sanderson, T. J. (Thomas James), 1840-1922, | person |
| correspondedWith | Glaser, John F., collector. | person |
| associatedWith | Grundy, C. Reginald (Cecil Reginald), 1870-1944. | person |
| associatedWith | Hunter, Andrew Alexander, 1855- | person |
| associatedWith | Hunt, William Holman, 1827-1910, | person |
| associatedWith | Leighton of Stretton, Frederic Leighton, Baron, 1830-1896. | person |
| associatedWith | Millais, John Everett, Sir, 1829-1896, | person |
| associatedWith | Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), Sir, 1853-1942, | person |
| associatedWith | Richmond, Ernest Tatham, 1874-1955 | person |
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Birth 1842-11-29
Death 1921-02-11
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