George Henry Boughton

George Henry Boughton (1833–1905) was an American painter, illustrator and photographer.

Also recorded as George Boughton; g h boughton; g.h.b.; Martin boughton; geo h boughton; Boughton.

George Henry Boughton in brief

Born
1833
Died
1905
Known for
painter, illustrator, photographer and draftsperson
Place of birth
Norwich
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Overview

Born at Norwich in 1833, died at London in 1905.

In detail

training under Pierre Édouard Frère is recorded. Henry Augustus Ferguson is recorded as having studied under George Henry Boughton. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are genre. The authority associates the name with French Realism.

Residence is recorded at Albany and Paris. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts, Cranbrook Colony and Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours.

Work by George Henry Boughton is recorded in the collections of Tate, Stadsarchief Rotterdam, New York Historical, Georgia Museum of Art and Toledo Museum of Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “George Henry Boughton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2573180: George Henry Boughton

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