Alfred Augustus Glendening: A Victorian Master of Tranquil Landscapes Alfred Augustus Glendening (1861-1903), a name perhaps less familiar than those of his Impressionist contemporaries, nevertheless deserves recognition as a significant figure in late 19th-century British art. Born in Hampton on Thames, a location steeped in artistic tradition due to its proximity to the Royal Academy and other prominent institutions, Glendening’s early life was subtly shaped by this rich environment. Initially working as a railway clerk – a common profession for artists of the era seeking financial stabili…