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[[Image:LandseerMonarch1851.JPG|thumb|right|300px|''Monarch of the Glen'' by Sir Edwin Landseer, 1851: the image was widely distributed in steel engravings]] |
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Sir '''Edwin Henry Landseer''' ([[March 7]], [[1802]] - [[October 1]] [[1873]]) was a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[painter]], well known for his paintings of [[animal]]s - particularly [[horse]]s, [[dog]]s and [[stag]]s. The best known of Landseer's works, however, are [[sculpture]]s - the [[lion]]s in [[Trafalgar Square]], [[London]]. |
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At the age of just 13, in [[1815]], Landseer exhibited works at the [[Royal Academy]]. He was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy at the age of 24, and an Academician of the Royal Academy five years later in [[1831]]. He was knighted in [[1850]], and although elected President of the Royal Academy in [[1866]] he declined the invitation. |
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[[Image:landseer_saved.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Landseer's paintings of animals were highly popular among all classes of society.]] |
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Landseer was a notable figure in [[19th century]] [[United Kingdom|British]] [[art]], and his works can be found in [[Tate Britain]], the [[Victoria and Albert Museum]], [[Kenwood House]] and the [[Wallace Collection]] in [[London]]. |
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The name ''Landseer Newfoundland'' is used |
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for the variety of [[Newfoundland (dog)|Newfoundland dog]] |
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that, rather than being almost entirely black, |
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features a mix of both black and white spots — |
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the variety Landseer popularized in his paintings |
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of water dogs rescuing children from drowning. |
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[[Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens]] was named after him - Lutyens' father was a friend of Landseer. |
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Landseer's grave is in [[St Paul's Cathedral]], [[London]]. |
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==External link== |
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*[http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/c/canalett/7/ Web Gallery of Art] - some more examples of Landseer's work |
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Revision as of 00:08, 16 March 2006
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (March 7, 1802 - October 1 1873) was a British painter, well known for his paintings of animals - particularly horses, dogs and stags. The best known of Landseer's works, however, are sculptures - the lions in Trafalgar Square, London.
At the age of just 13, in 1815, Landseer exhibited works at the Royal Academy. He was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy at the age of 24, and an Academician of the Royal Academy five years later in 1831. He was knighted in 1850, and although elected President of the Royal Academy in 1866 he declined the invitation.
Landseer was a notable figure in 19th century British art, and his works can be found in Tate Britain, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Kenwood House and the Wallace Collection in London.
The name Landseer Newfoundland is used for the variety of Newfoundland dog that, rather than being almost entirely black, features a mix of both black and white spots — the variety Landseer popularized in his paintings of water dogs rescuing children from drowning.
Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens was named after him - Lutyens' father was a friend of Landseer.
Landseer's grave is in St Paul's Cathedral, London.
External link
- Web Gallery of Art - some more examples of Landseer's work