Hugh Thomson, Esmond Placed the Great Chair between Him and Her - Hugh Thomson

Hugh Thomson

British · 1860–1920 · Painter, Illustrator

Hugh Thomson was an Irish illustrator. He is best known for his pen-and-ink illustrations of works by authors such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and J. M. Barrie. Thomson… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Hugh Thomson, The lovers in the forest, watercolor over pencil on paper laid down on boardThe lovers in the forestBonhams · $375≈ £247≈ €290Sign up to see
  2. STREET SCENE AT JACK STRAW'S CASTLEWhyte's · €290≈ $318≈ £249Sign up to see
  3. Hugh Thomson, The young ladies begun to examine my dress, pen and inkThe young ladies begun to examine my dressToovey's · £25≈ $32≈ €28Sign up to see

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Hugh Thomson was an Irish illustrator. He is best known for his pen-and-ink illustrations of works by authors such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and J. M. Barrie. Thomson inaugurated the Cranford School of illustration with the publication of the 1891 Macmillan reissue of Mrs. Gaskell's Cranford.

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Born 1860, ColeraineDied 1920, LondonOccupation Painter, IllustratorWikidata Q3142319 ↗ULAN 500017104 ↗Museum works 1

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Hugh Thomson, Esmond Placed the Great Chair between Him and Her - Hugh Thomson
Esmond Placed the Great Chair between Him and Her - Hugh Thomson1905
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