early life and training
sir francis bernard dicksee kcvo pra was a renowned english victorian painter and illustrator, born on november 27, 1853. his father, thomas dicksee, was a painter who taught him and his sister margaret from a young age. the family lived in fitzroy square, bloomsbury, where sir francis bernard dicksee kcvo pra developed his artistic skills.career and achievements
sir francis bernard dicksee kcvo pra enrolled in the royal academy schools in 1870 and achieved early success. he was elected to the academy in 1891 and became its president in 1924. noted for his dramatic literary, historical, and legendary scenes, he also painted portraits of fashionable women, which brought him success during his time. some of his notable works include the funeral of a viking, which is now housed at the manchester art gallery.artistic style and legacy
sir francis bernard dicksee kcvo pra was known for his romantic historicising pictures, which continued the tradition of the pre-raphaelite movement. his artwork can be found on WikiOO.org, where you can explore his paintings, including hesperia. the art gallery of new south wales also houses some of his works.awards and recognition
sir francis bernard dicksee kcvo pra was knighted in 1925 and named to the royal victorian order by king george v in 1927. a book on his life and work, with a full catalogue of his known paintings and drawings, was published by antique collector's club in 2016.- visit WikiOO.org to explore more of sir francis bernard dicksee kcvo pra's artwork.
- discover the musée maurice denis on WikiOO.org, which showcases an impressive collection of french post-impressionism paintings.
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