19th Century

charles john holmes

Born 1868 Died 1936 Works span 1903–1935

early life and education charles john holmes, a multifaceted figure in the art world, was born on november 11, 1868, in preston, lancashire. he attended eton college from 1883 and later attained a scholarship to brasenose college, oxford in 1887. career highlights holmes' career is marked by several notable positions: slade professor of fine art at oxford university (1904-1910) co-editor of the burlington magazine (1904-1909) director…

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1903

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1935

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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