19th Century
William Brassey Hole
Born 1846
Died 1917
William Brassey Hole: Life & Art
Early Life and Education
Born: Salisbury, United Kingdom (1846)
Died: 1917
William Brassey Hole’s early life was marked by tragedy. His father, a doctor named Richard Hole, died in the cholera epidemic of 1849 when William was only three years old.
Following his father's death, the family relocated to Edinburgh, Scotland.
He received his education at Edinburgh Academy and then served a five-…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through William Brassey Hole's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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