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David Lloyd George (1863–1945)
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Hal Hurst, 1865 – 1938
Hal Hurst's 1 Most Famous Paintings
David Lloyd George (1863–1945) (1915) is the painting Hal Hurst is best remembered for; it belongs to the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth. Our catalogue counts 1 works by Hal Hurst. Here are the 1 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
- Born · died
- 1865 – 1938, London
- Works in our catalogue
- 1
- Most famous
- David Lloyd George (1863–1945) (1915)
- Most works at
- National Library of Wales
The ten best-loved paintings by Hal Hurst
Where Hal Hurst's canvases hang
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Hal Hurst | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Library of Wales |
Aberystwyth | 1 | David Lloyd George (1863–1945) |
Hal Hurst's most famous canvases, one year after another
The dated canvases of Hal Hurst on this page all belong to 1915: here they are, in order of fame.
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1915
Ranked 1 of 1David Lloyd George (1863–1945)
Hal Hurst's canvases, question by question
Which canvas is Hal Hurst most remembered for?Read the answer
David Lloyd George (1863–1945) (1915).
David Lloyd George (1863–1945): how old was Hal Hurst when it was painted?Read the answer
Hal Hurst, born in 1865, was 50 years old: David Lloyd George (1863–1945) dates from 1915.
How many paintings did Hal Hurst create?Read the answer
1 works by Hal Hurst are in our catalogue.
Where do Hal Hurst's most famous canvases hang today?Read the answer
Mostly in National Library of Wales (Aberystwyth); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
Where can I buy a reproduction of a Hal Hurst painting?Read the answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
Meet the painter: Hal Hurst
The Life and Artistic Career of Hal Hurst
Born in London, United Kingdom, Henry William Lowe Hurst, known as Hal Hurst, was a prolific English painter, etcher, miniaturist, and illustrator. The son of Henry Hurst, a well-known African traveller and publisher, he was educated at St. Paul's School in London. His early work involved recording the political instability of Ireland through drawings and illustrations. His career took him to the United States of America, where he found work illustrating newspapers in New York City and Philadelphia. He later returned to Europe to study art at the Royal Academy Schools and the Académie Julian in Paris.
Hurst was a highly decorated member of several prestigious institutions. He was elected a member of the Royal Society of British Artists in 1896, the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours in 1898, and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1900. Furthermore, he was a founding member of the Royal Miniature Society, serving as its vice-president until 1913, after which he was granted honorary member status.
Illustrations and Exhibitions
As an illustrator, Hurst was remarkably productive, contributing to over 20 published books. His notable collaborations include illustrating Mark Twain's The American Claimant. His artwork also appeared in prominent periodicals such as Punch, Harper's Weekly, Vanity Fair, The Idler, and the Illustrated London News. His diverse range of subjects included works for authors such as Robert Barr, Luke Sharpe, and George Griffith.
Hurst's work was showcased in numerous exhibitions, including: