14 Works, Today, January 29th. is artist John Callcott Horsley’s day, his story, illustrated with footnotes #029

John Callcott Horsley RA (29 January 1817–18 October 1903) was an English academic painter of genre and historical scenes, illustrator, and designer of the first Christmas card. He was a member of the artist’s colony in Cranbrook…

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John Calcott Horsley, R.A. (1817-1903)
Detail; Showing a Preference
Oil on canvas
36 x 28 in. (91.5 x 71.1 cm.)
Private collection

John Callcott Horsley RA (29 January 1817–18 October 1903) was an English academic painter of genre and historical scenes, illustrator, and designer of the first Christmas card. He was a member of the artist’s colony in Cranbrook…

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