19th Century
william hough
Born 1857
Died 1894
William Hough (1819 – 1897): A Pioneer of Victorian Still Life
William Hough was born in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales, on November 23, 1819, into a family steeped in artistic tradition. His father, John Hough, was a landscape painter and instilled in William a lifelong appreciation for observation and meticulous detail—qualities that would become hallmarks of Hough’s distinctive style. Despite facing considerable challenges during his forma…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
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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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