19th Century

george sheffield senior

Born 1800 Died 1852 Works span 1817–1850

George Sheffield Senior: A Shepherd of the Pennines George Sheffield Senior (1839-1892) wasn’t a name that echoed through grand galleries during his lifetime, yet his serene landscapes and quietly dignified portraits have steadily gained recognition as embodying a crucial shift in British art. Born in Wigton, Cumberland, into a family with artistic roots – his uncle, George Sheffield, had cultivated a modest reputation as a portraiti…

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1817

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1850

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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george sheffield senior

1800 – 1852

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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