Lord Frederick Leighton (1830-1896) was a very talented English painter and sculptor who was known for his depictions of historical, Classical, and religious figures and events. Leighton held what was perhaps the shortest life peerage in history, having died the day after he was made Lord Leighton. Today I will feature his drawings and paintings, with sculptures to come in a later series.
Great to see Frederick Leighton featured. I have long been a fan of his work. In Leighton House in London there is an area next to his studio for his models. It has a fireplace with mantelpiece. So many models must have touched this when warming themselves. So, when I visited it...I had to touch it too...
ReplyDeleteThe next time I'm in London I need to go there. May be going next year.
DeleteI'm based in London. Be good to meet..
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