Sunday, June 7, 2009

William Holyoake - The Tryst (detail)


William Holyoake was a genre and historical painter. He was a member of the Royal Society of British Artists where he exhibited 53 paintings, becoming Vice President for many years, during which time Whistler was elected President of the Society. Holyoake also exhibited paintings at the Royal Academy and the British Institution. He was also twice the Curator of one of the Academy Schools.

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