John Fulleylove: A Victorian Explorer of European Landscapes Born in Leicester in 1845, John Fulleylove’s artistic journey began unexpectedly, diverging from his initial training as an architect within the established firm of Shenton and Baker. While a structured career in architecture beckoned, a burgeoning passion for art, specifically watercolour and oil painting, ultimately led him to embrace a life dedicated to capturing the beauty of the European landscape. Fulleylove’s early years were marked by diligent study and a growing understanding of artistic technique, honed through private in…