William Holman Hunt

Style: Romanticism; Pre-Raphaelites; Symbolism;

Place: Cheapside

Born: 1827

Death: 1910

Biography:

Early Life and Career

, a prominent English painter, was born on April 2, 1827, in Cheapside, London. He is best known for being one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group that sought to revitalize art by emphasizing detailed observation of the natural world.

Notable Works and Style

Holman Hunt's paintings are characterized by their attention to detail, vivid color, and elaborate symbolism. Some of his notable works include:

• The Light of the World (1851-1853), now in the chapel at Keble College, Oxford, England
• The Hireling Shepherd (1851), a scene of modern rural life
• The Awakening Conscience, which showcases his early success with intensely naturalistic scenes
• The Scapegoat, The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple, and The Shadow of Death, painted during his travels to the Holy Land in search of accurate topographical and ethnographical material

Personal Life and Later Years

Holman Hunt married twice, first to Fanny Waugh, who modelled for several of his works, including Isabella and the Pot of Basil. After her death, he sculpted her tomb at Fiesole. His second wife was Edith, Fanny's sister, whom he married abroad due to British laws against marrying a deceased wife's sister. Holman Hunt's later years were marked by failing eyesight, which forced him to relinquish painting. He completed his last major works with the assistance of his assistant, Edward Robert Hughes. Holman Hunt passed away on September 7, 1910, and was buried in St Paul's Cathedral, London.

Legacy

Holman Hunt published an autobiography in 1905 and was appointed to the Order of Merit by King Edward VII that same year. His personal life was later documented in Diana Holman-Hunt's book My Grandfather, his Life and Loves. View William Holman Hunt's artworks on Wikioo.org Key Dates:

• April 2, 1827: Born in Cheapside, London
• 1851-1853: Painted The Light of the World
• September 7, 1910: Passed away and buried in St Paul's Cathedral, London

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