19th Century

george adolphus storey

Born 1834 Died 1919 Works span 1853–1914

George Adolphus Storey: Capturing Domestic Emotion in Victorian Portraiture George Adolphus Storey (London 7 January 1834 – 29 July 1919) was an English portrait painter, genre painter and illustrator whose work embodies the spirit of Victorian England—a fascination with family life and a profound sensitivity to human emotion. Born into a wealthy London family, Storey’s artistic journey began with private tutoring before progressing t…

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1853

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1914

last work

Chronological Journey

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george adolphus storey

1834 – 1919

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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