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George Folingsby
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George Folingsby

1828–1891 · Australian · 7 artworks

AcademicismPrecise drawingDetailed renderingClassical compositionRealistic portraitureHistorical narrative

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George Folingsby was an Irish-born Australian artist known for his academic style paintings, particularly portraits and historical scenes. He played a significant role in the development of art education in Australia, serving as the head of the National Gallery School in Melbourne.

related: Frederic Leighton, William-Adolphe Bouguereau

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7 artworks

Anne of Denmark and James VI of Scotland

Anne of Denmark and James VI of Scotland

1866

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Portrait Study

Portrait Study

1875

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Bunyan in Prison

Bunyan in Prison

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Sir Redmond Barry

Sir Redmond Barry

1880

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Kitchen of Castle of Hohenaschau

Kitchen of Castle of Hohenaschau

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Autumn

Autumn

1882

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The First Lesson

The First Lesson

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