Arthur Hughes (1832-1915) was one of the most important representatives of the Pre-Raphaelites, although he never became an official member. In the 1850s he was one of the most outstanding sympathizers of this movement and became known for his sensitive, delicate colours and drawings. Arthur Hughes came from the British middle class of London. At first, he attended the Tennisons Grammar School, but soon his artistic talent showed, so that from 1846, he changed to the School of Design, the school of the Belgian painter Alfred Stevens. At the age of 15, he enrolled in the "Antique School" of the Royal Academy. There he came into contact with Dante Gabriel Rossetti, other members of the Pre-Raphaelites such as John Everett Millais and Holman Hunt. This meeting was decisive for the development of his style. In his works, a heightened perception of the natural world is evident, coupled with an inwardness that is due to Rosetti's influence.
His first painting, "Musidora", was presented at the Royal Academy when he was just 17 years old. Almost every year he created works that not only made it into the Royal Academy, but also into the Grosvenor and New Gallery exhibitions. Among his most famous works are "April Love" (1856) and "The Long Engagement" (1859). Like many artists of his time, his works alone were not enough to earn a living. Therefore, he also worked on illustrations for various books and magazines, such as children's and youth books for Christina Rossetti and George MacDonald ("The Princess and the Goblin").
In 1855 he married Tryphena Foord, which model stood for "April Love". Arthur Hughes' main creative period lasted until 1870 and he died in London in 1915. After the death of his wife Tryphena, his daughter Emily moved into a smaller house. Because there was less space, she had many of his sketches and private correspondence destroyed.
Arthur Hughes (1832-1915) was one of the most important representatives of the Pre-Raphaelites, although he never became an official member. In the 1850s he was one of the most outstanding sympathizers of this movement and became known for his sensitive, delicate colours and drawings. Arthur Hughes came from the British middle class of London. At first, he attended the Tennisons Grammar School, but soon his artistic talent showed, so that from 1846, he changed to the School of Design, the school of the Belgian painter Alfred Stevens. At the age of 15, he enrolled in the "Antique School" of the Royal Academy. There he came into contact with Dante Gabriel Rossetti, other members of the Pre-Raphaelites such as John Everett Millais and Holman Hunt. This meeting was decisive for the development of his style. In his works, a heightened perception of the natural world is evident, coupled with an inwardness that is due to Rosetti's influence.
His first painting, "Musidora", was presented at the Royal Academy when he was just 17 years old. Almost every year he created works that not only made it into the Royal Academy, but also into the Grosvenor and New Gallery exhibitions. Among his most famous works are "April Love" (1856) and "The Long Engagement" (1859). Like many artists of his time, his works alone were not enough to earn a living. Therefore, he also worked on illustrations for various books and magazines, such as children's and youth books for Christina Rossetti and George MacDonald ("The Princess and the Goblin").
In 1855 he married Tryphena Foord, which model stood for "April Love". Arthur Hughes' main creative period lasted until 1870 and he died in London in 1915. After the death of his wife Tryphena, his daughter Emily moved into a smaller house. Because there was less space, she had many of his sketches and private correspondence destroyed.
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