19th Century

Matthew Ridley Corbet

Born 1850 Died 1902 Works span 1883–1901

Matthew Ridley Corbet: A Pioneer of Italian Landscape Painting Matthew Ridley Corbet (1850 – 1902) stands as a significant figure in Victorian art, particularly recognized for his masterful depictions of the Italian countryside and his contribution to the Macchiaioli movement. Born in South Willingham, Lincolnshire, he descended from a family steeped in religious tradition—his father was Reverend Andrew Corbet—and received an educatio…

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1883

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1901

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Matthew Ridley Corbet

1850 – 1902

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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