17 Works, Today, January 26th. is artist Benjamin Haydon’s day, his story, illustrated #026

Benjamin Robert Haydon (26 January 1786–22 June 1846) was born in Plymouth. At an early age he showed an aptitude for study, which was carefully fostered by his mother. Reading Albinus inspired him with a love for anatomy, and from childhood he wanted to become a painter…

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