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William Brassey Hole R.E. (1846-1917)
Hole began painting in 1870 and then, following the example of Francis Seymour Haden and James Whistler, etching. He produced landscapes and romanticised historical subjects. He was elected a member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers in 1885. In addition to the works he showed at the Society, Hole exhibited at the Royal Academy and at the Royal Scottish Academy.
Literature
Dolman B (1981), A Dictionary of British Artists, 1929, Antique Collectors’ Club
Johnson J and Greutzner A (1999), British Artists 1880-1940, Antique Collectors’ Club
Mackenzie I (1988), British Prints, Antique Collectors’ Club
Waters G M (1975), Dictionary of British Artists 1900-1950, Eastbourne Fine Art
Hole began painting in 1870 and then, following the example of Francis Seymour Haden and James Whistler, etching. He produced landscapes and romanticised historical subjects. He was elected a member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers in 1885. In addition to the works he showed at the Society, Hole exhibited at the Royal Academy and at the Royal Scottish Academy.
Literature
Dolman B (1981), A Dictionary of British Artists, 1929, Antique Collectors’ Club
Johnson J and Greutzner A (1999), British Artists 1880-1940, Antique Collectors’ Club
Mackenzie I (1988), British Prints, Antique Collectors’ Club
Waters G M (1975), Dictionary of British Artists 1900-1950, Eastbourne Fine Art