Early Life, Family and Training Frederick Thomas Lines was born on 26 July 1808. He grew up as the youngest son of Samuel Lines, a man who had been active in the arts since 1778. Within the family, Frederick was a brother to Samuel Rostill Lines and Henry Harris Lines. His early years were shaped by the steady hand of his father, who provided his first lessons and tutored him in the fundamentals of drawing. As his training progressed, Frederick Thomas Lines moved toward London to refine his skills. He sought out the guidance of Richard Evans, an artist who had worked as an assistant in the s…