edward george hobley
Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Edward George Hobley, born in Wallingford, Berkshire in the final quarter of 1866, emerged from a family that fostered an appreciation for the visual world, though details of his earliest upbringing remain somewhat elusive. He was the eldest of three sons born to Frederick and Mary (née Parker) Hobley. His initial artistic training took place at the Leeds Academy under the tutelage of Mr. John Snowdo…
The Lifeline
Scroll through edward george hobley's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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