W. Holman Hunt letters to Mrs. Holliday, 1874-1890.

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W. Holman Hunt letters to Mrs. Holliday, 1874-1890.

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The collection consists of three letters to Mrs. Holliday, including: April 1874, thanking her for an invitation extended to himself and Miss Waugh and apologizing for the delay in replying; 28 Jan. 1880, expressing admiration for her needlework, but suggesting it is too singular to be widely appreciated; 5 Aug. 1890, a letter of introduction for Mr. A. Symons, who is lodging near her, with encouragement to extend him her family's hospitality.

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Hunt, William Holman, 1827-1910

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William Holman Hunt was an English artist and painter. Despite his father's objections, he sought a career as an artist, and studied art at the Royal Academy, where he met Millais and Rossetti; the three of them co-founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Hunt's paintings are richly colored and highly detailed; many have religious or moralistic connotations. He made several journeys to the Middle East, and painted scenes of Jerusalem. He was extremely popular with the general public. ...