Frederic William Burton

Frederic William Burton (1816–1900) was an Irish painter, architectural drafter and art historian.

Also recorded as Sir Frederick William Burton; F. W. Burton; Sir Frederic William Burton; Frederick Burton Burton; Sir Burton; F.W. Burton.

Overview

Born at Wicklow in 1816, died at London in 1900.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, portrait, genre art and history. The authority associates the name with Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Germany, Dublin and London. Positions recorded include museum director.

Works named in the authority record are Hellelil and Hildebrand, the meeting on the turret stairs.

Work by Frederic William Burton is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Ireland and Yale Center for British Art.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Bachelor.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Frederic William Burton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1217590: Frederic William Burton

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