1830 - 1904

Quick facts

  • Lifespan: 74 years
  • Born: 1830, Redruth, United Kingdom
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Works on this site: 2
  • Died: 1904

The Life and Art of William James Webbe

Born in Redruth, United Kingdom, William James Webbe was an English Victorian painter and illustrator. His artistic career saw him exhibit at the Royal Academy, the British Institution, and the Royal Society of British Artists between 1853 and 1878. His work encompassed various genres, including landscape painting, animal painting, and book illustration. After traveling to the Middle East in 1862, his repertoire expanded to include many Biblical subjects. He was also known for his book illustrations, often using the pseudonym WJ Webb for works published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, as well as illustrations for authors like William Makepeace Thackeray.

Artistic Subjects and Notable Works

Webbe's paintings often focused on rustic and religious themes. His landscape style was noted for its microscopic foreground detail. Some of his documented works include:

His illustrative work appeared in various volumes, including Bible Stories for Children and The Influence Of Beauty by Keats. His output spanned from his debut in 1853 through his active years in the mid-to-late 19th century.

Otázky a odpovědi

Kde a v jakém roce se narodil/a William James Webbe?

William James Webbe se narodil(a) v roce 1830 ve městě Redruth.

Která umělecká díla umělce William James Webbe mají nejvyšší počet zhlédnutí?

Statistiky o dílech umělce William James Webbe naleznete na jeho profilové stránce Statistiky.

V jakém historickém období působil/a William James Webbe?

William James Webbe působil v období 19th Century. Toto období historicky vymezuje uměleckou činnost tohoto autora.

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Quick quiz

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Otázka 1:
In which city did William James Webbe study art?
Otázka 2:
Which art movement was Webbe an early convert to?
Otázka 3:
In what year did Webbe make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the Middle East?
Otázka 4:
Which famous art critic commented on Webbe's painting 'The White Owl' in 1856?
Otázka 5:
Under which pseudonym did Webbe draw his book illustrations?