Frank Markham Skipworth (1854 – 1929): A Portraitist's Delicate Touch Frank Markham Skipworth, born in Caistor, Lincolnshire, on July 30th, 1854, emerged as a prominent figure in late Victorian and Edwardian British art. His artistic journey began with formative studies at the Lincoln School of Art before progressing to the prestigious Royal Academy Schools under Edward Poynter’s tutelage – an experience that profoundly shaped his stylistic sensibilities. Early Influences: Skipworth's artistic development was significantly impacted by Impressionism and Neo-Romanticism, movements which cham…