Frank Holl
1845–1888 · British · 27 artworks
RealismDetailed realismDramatic lightingPsychological portraitureSocial commentaryMuted color palettes
artist bio
Frank Holl was a British realist painter known for his powerful and often somber depictions of Victorian life, particularly the plight of the poor and working class. He also achieved considerable success as a portraitist, capturing the likenesses of prominent figures of his time with remarkable accuracy and psychological depth.
what you'll learn
Studying Holl's work allows students to understand the techniques of Realism, including accurate representation and social commentary. Students can also learn about portraiture and narrative painting, focusing on how to convey emotion and tell stories through visual means.
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27 artworks
Hope
1883
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Sir John Everett Millais
1886
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Young Girl Carrying Water
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Peeling Potatoes
1870
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James Bellamy
1886
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Sir Andrew Clark
1888
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Sir William Jenner, 1st Bt
1888
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Connop Thirlwall, Bishop of St David's
1865
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The daughter of the house
1879
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Francis Holl, the artist's father
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Did You Ever Kill Anybody Father?
1883
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Newgate, Committed for Trial
1878
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Paul Falconer Poole, British genre painter
1879
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Hush!
1877
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George Otto Trevelyan, Bt, OM, Honorary Fellow, Politician and Author
1886
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Despair
1881
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Going Home
1877
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Self-portrait
1863
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Sir George Johnson
1888
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Her First Born, Horsham Churchyard (Funeral of the First Born)
1876
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No Tidings from the Sea
1870
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Seamstresses
1875
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The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, Blessed be the Name of the Lord
1868
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Sir Edward Fry
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Hushed
1877
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Gone
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Sir Thomas Martineau
1887
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