Letters sent, 1888-1917, n.d.

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Letters sent, 1888-1917, n.d.

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Collection consists of letters sent by Sir William Blake Richmond from Beavor Lodge, Hammersmith concerning business, social, and health matters. Including: quoting prices of his portraits (1888); recommending Henry Wells R.A. for watercolor restoration (1899); accepting an invitation to view a Brindley sketch for a memorial (1900); sharing his views on Impressionism (1912); mentioning an article of his printed in the Universal Review (1913) and his autobiography (1917). Arranged chronologically.

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Richmond, W. B. (William Blake), Sir, 1842-1921

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Sir 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....